Team India suffered a disappointing defeat against Australia at the ODI World Cup 2023 final on Sunday. India's unbeaten streak came to an end in the final match of the tournament as Australia won their sixth ODI World Cuptitle.
Being put into bat first in Ahmedabad, India could score a modest total of 240. On a pitch that was slow early on in the game, Indian batsmen found it tough to free their arms. Rohit Sharma made a quick-fire 47, but that was it. Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66) failed to score a boundary for 97 deliveries while being on the crease.
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The pitch was unidentifiable in the run chase, as the Australian batters found it easier to bat. It looked as if the players were playing on a different pitch altogether. Travis Head scored a magnificent century (137) as he helped his team win their sixth ODI World Cup.
The loss at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad could prove to be decisive for the jobs of many in the Indian Cricket Team. Will Rahul Dravid continue as the head coach? Let's find out!
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When does Rahul Dravid's tenure end as India head coach?
According to reports, Rahul Dravid's tenure as the head coach of the Indian team has come to an end with a bitter World Cup defeat against the Aussies.
An announcement will be made very soon by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the next head coach.
In the post match conference after the World Cup Final, Rahul Dravid gave an update on his job. He stated that he has not thought about his future as the head coach of the team.
Rahul Dravid's tenure ends as the team India Head Coach.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 19, 2023
An announcement will be made soon on whether he'll continue or a new Head Coach will take over. pic.twitter.com/zgPEg60mzA
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Who will be the next coach of the Indian Cricket Team?
BCCI will take a call now on whether to extend Dravid's stay and him a fresh contract or appoint a new head coach. A decision on this matter will be made soon.
What next for Team India?
Team India will have to be relentless, even after the tormenting heartbreak in Ahmedabad. Just four days after the loss, the Men in Blue will be back in action. India will face Australia in a five-match T20I series, starting from November 23.
The first match of the series will be played in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The proceedings are scheduled to begin at 19:00 hours (IST).
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