Rahul Dravid will continue as India A and under-19 coach for the next two years, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday. However, the former India captain had to step down as mentor of IPL side Delhi Daredevils but the board is expected him to compensate adequately.

According to reports, there was a clause in Dravid's contract which gave BCCI room to extend his contract if it found his performance satisfactory. However, there was no such clause in place for Anil Kumble, who stepped down as India's head coach on June 20.

Dravid was first appointed coach of India's youth teams in 2015 and under his leadership the youngsters have achieved outstanding results, at home and away.

In his first assignment as coach, the 'A' side won the triangular series in Australia which also had South Africa as the third team. He repeated that success with the Under-19 team as well, guiding them to the final of the World Cup in 2016.

"Over the last two years, Rahul Dravid has been instrumental in getting young talent into the mix who have proved their worth on the big stage."

"We are glad to continue his services for the next two years and are sure that this is a bright sign for Indian cricket which will see many more young talents coming up in the future," BCCI acting president CK Khanna said in a press release.

More importantly, the likes of Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan have blossomed with Dravid in chare. The legendary Indian batsman also inspired solid performances from Sanju Samson and Pant for Delhi Daredevils during the IPL.

There is still no clarity on the new contracts but Dravid is expected to be paid more than the Rs 4 crore he was already making.

It is understood Dravid's extension was approved by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) consisting of former teammates Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman.

NEXT ASSIGNMENT FOR INDIA U-19India U-19 are slated to play two four-day matches and five one-day games against England U-19 in July whereas India 'A' will play a one-day tri-series involving Australia 'A' and South Africa 'A' followed by two four-day matches against the hosts beginning July 26.

(With inputs from ANI)