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The former captain will replace Ravi Shastri, whose term gets over after the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup.
Dravid brings a sense of calmness to the Indian dressing room and the optimism that he will make a bunch of quality players into world-beaters.
The last date for submission of applications for the post of Team India head coach is October 26.
"No detailed discussion with anyone yet," said the Indian captain when asked about Dravid's appointment.
Dravid's trusted lieutenant Paras Mhambrey is expected to be the bowling coach while Vikram Rathour is likely to continue as batting coach.
The BCCI has advertised for the top post at the National Cricket Academy, currently occupied by Rahul Dravid.
The Indian batsmen found the going tough against the Sri Lankas in the T20I series decider.
The Sri Lankan batting great has said that the young Indian team, led by Shikhar Dhawan for the limited-overs tour against Sri Lanka, cannot be termed a 'second-string' side, as claimed by his former captain Arjuna Ranatunga.
A second-string India take on hosts Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series starting Sunday.
The side is being led by senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan and coached by NCA head Rahul Dravid.
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