“BCCI Prepares South African Visas for Dravid and Laxman Amid Ongoing Suspense.”

Amidst the mystery surrounding Rahul Dravid’s future as India’s head coach, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is taking decisive steps. While Dravid remains silent, BCCI is busily preparing for the upcoming South Africa tour. Travel papers are ready not only for Dravid but also for his support crew, showing the board’s commitment to keeping things moving.

However, having the travel papers doesn’t guarantee Dravid’s continuation. Visas are also sorted for VVS Laxman’s coaching team, keeping all options open. While BCCI waits for Dravid’s decision, they’re getting ready for all scenarios. The Twenty20 team is set to head to South Africa on December 6, with three T20Is lined up for December 10, 12, and 14. The team selection is on the horizon, expected in the next two days.

BCCI hasn’t spilled the beans on whether Dravid or Laxman’s coaching crew will be on that South Africa flight. Rumors hint that the current coaching squad might handle the Twenty20 series, offering stability and giving BCCI more time to figure out Dravid’s future.

Post the T20Is, India gears up for three ODIs and two Tests in South Africa, wrapping up in Cape Town on January 7. Simultaneously, an India A side is gearing up for a December trip to South Africa, requiring another coaching team.

Meanwhile, the England Lions are gearing up for an India tour with three matches ahead of the big five-Test series led by Ben Stokes in February-March. The dates and venues for the Lions’ matches are still up in the air, but Mumbai seems a likely host.