Dravid expresses interest in coaching despite ETPL ownership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:39 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Rahul Dravid stated he remains open to coaching roles while being a co-owner of the Dublin Guardians in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The league runs from August 26 to September 20. Dravid coached the Indian national team from 2021 to 2024 and led them to the 2023 World Test Championship final. His comments come as England seeks a new Test coach following Brendon McCullum's departure. Dravid indicated he would consider coaching opportunities that arise during his commitment to the franchise, which lasts only a month.
- •Dravid co-owns the Dublin Guardians in the ETPL.
- •ETPL scheduled from August 26 to September 20.
- •Dravid coached India to the 2023 World Test Championship final.
- •England is searching for a new Test coach before August 19.
- •Dravid may balance coaching opportunities with franchise commitments.
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — Dravid open to coaching alongside ETPL ownership
- 10:38 AMBBC Sport — Dravid open to coaching alongside ETPL ownership
"Former India coach Rahul Dravid says he is "certainly" still open to coaching roles despite making a foray into franchise ownership.
"Former India coach Rahul Dravid says he is "certainly" still open to coaching roles despite making a foray into franchise ownership.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 10:39 AMDravid open to coaching alongside ETPL ownership
Former India coach Rahul Dravid says he is "certainly" still open to coaching roles despite making a foray into franchise ownership.
- BBC SportJul 13, 2026, 10:38 AMDravid open to coaching alongside ETPL ownership
Former India coach Rahul Dravid says he is "certainly" still open to coaching roles despite making a foray into franchise ownership.
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