CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ms Sulakshana Naik and Mr RP Singh on Wednesday unanimously appointed Mr Rahul Dravid as the Head Coach of Team India (Senior Men). The former India captain will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand.

Detailed explanation-2: -The NCA chief VVS Laxman has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming ACC Asia Cup 2022 on Wednesday.

Detailed explanation-3: -"The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously appointed Rahul Dravid as the head coach of Indian men’s senior cricket team, ” the BCCI stated in a media release.

Detailed explanation-4: -The board had invited applications for the position on October 26 to appoint Ravi Shastri’s successor, whose term gets over after the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. Dravid had applied for the position the same day. BCCI President Sourav Ganguly welcomed Rahul Dravid as the Head Coach of India’s senior men team.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rahul Dravid is the current head coach of Team India. His contract is set to expire after the 2023 ODI World Cup. VVS Laxman is next in line to replace him.