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Why Mumbai Indians Will Not Interview Rahul Dravid for Head Coach Role
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News18•17-10-2026, 17:09
Why Mumbai Indians Will Not Interview Rahul Dravid for Head Coach Role
- •Rahul Dravid was considered an ideal candidate for the Mumbai Indians head coach position following the departure of Mahela Jayawardene.
- •Reports indicate that Dravid is currently prioritizing his family and the cricketing careers of his sons, Samit and Anvay.
- •Dravid has previously turned down offers from other IPL franchises for similar reasons.
- •Following a successful tenure with the Indian national team, Dravid recently had a brief stint as head coach for the Rajasthan Royals.
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Rahul Dravid currently prefers to focus on his family and support his sons, Samit and Anvay, as they pursue their cricket careers.
Under Dravid's leadership from 2021 onwards, India achieved a 71.50% win rate with 103 victories in 144 matches. He guided the team to the finals of the 2023 World Test Championship and the 2023 ODI World Cup, won an Asia Cup, and captured the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in June 2024 before stepping down.
After stepping down from his role with the Indian national team, Dravid returned to the Rajasthan Royals as head coach ahead of the 2025 IPL season.
