Dravid resigns as Team India captain
Team India cricketer Rahul Dravid has offered to step down as captain of the Indian cricket team.
By INDIATIMES CRICKET |
Team India cricketer Rahul Dravid has offered to step down as captain of the Indian cricket team.
"I have nothing to say as of now," Dravid said to the news channel Times Now .
According to reports, Dravid told BCCI President Sharad Pawar that he needn't be captain for the upcoming Australia series.
BCCI’s Prof Ratnakar Shetty confirmed Dravid’s offer to resign as skipper of Team India. Shetty told Times Now , “I can say that it did not come as a surprise. He will play Australia Test and ODI series”
“It’s for selectors to pick Dravid’s successors,” added Shetty.
Dravid’s resignation has come as a surprise to all in the cricket fraternity. Sourav Ganguly expressed shock on his resignation. Team India manager Chandu Borde also said that there was no prior indication of Dravid’s resignation.
Although Dravid had offered to step down after the 2007 World Cup, his batting came under scrutiny during the recently concluded England tour.
"I have nothing to say as of now," Dravid said to the news channel Times Now .
According to reports, Dravid told BCCI President Sharad Pawar that he needn't be captain for the upcoming Australia series.
BCCI’s Prof Ratnakar Shetty confirmed Dravid’s offer to resign as skipper of Team India. Shetty told Times Now , “I can say that it did not come as a surprise. He will play Australia Test and ODI series”
“It’s for selectors to pick Dravid’s successors,” added Shetty.
Dravid’s resignation has come as a surprise to all in the cricket fraternity. Sourav Ganguly expressed shock on his resignation. Team India manager Chandu Borde also said that there was no prior indication of Dravid’s resignation.
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Although Dravid had offered to step down after the 2007 World Cup, his batting came under scrutiny during the recently concluded England tour.
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