Crew India's historic T20 World Cup 2024 win was the final match for Rahul Dravid as the pinnacle coach of the workforce. Gamers like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah have been working within the foreground whereas Dravid's efforts have been very a lot within the background. However, not many individuals believed that Dravid would proceed to teach the Indian workforce after the heartbreaking loss within the ODI World Cup ultimate final yr. However, a telephone name from captain Rohit Sharma modified every little thing for Dravid.
In an interview with the Indian Specific, India batsman Suryakumar Yadav revealed how Rohit and BCCI secretary Jay Shah satisfied Dravid to proceed as India coach until the T20 World Cup in 2024. After India received the ultimate in Barbados, Dravid thanked Rohit for that telephone name.
Suryakumar revealed, “Lastly, he got here and thanked Rohit and mentioned, “Rohit, thanks for that telephone name in November”, as a result of he didn't wish to proceed after the 50-over World Cup (India's defeat), however Rohit and Jay sir (BCCI secretary Jay Shah) satisfied him to remain.”
Dravid celebrated India's T20 World Cup win like a bit child. The second Virat Kohli handed the trophy to Dravid, the expression on Dravid's face can be tough to duplicate as a result of he’s such an individual. Surya additionally feels that Dravid will preserve an image of that second with him for a very long time.
He mentioned, “That 30-second clip when he held the trophy in his hand and shouted… that second when he expressed his happiness. I feel I’ll treasure that clip for my entire life.”
Talking about Dravid's contribution to the workforce, Suryakumar mentioned the pinnacle coach protected the gamers from “individuals's expectations, strain and offered them consolation.”
“The wall is rarely hidden (laughs) and the Indranagar wall can by no means be hidden. They’ve constructed a wall which protects us from individuals's expectations, strain and offers consolation to the gamers.”
He mentioned, “Virat bhai additionally mentioned the identical factor that 'the way in which you could have performed and seen cricket in your time, gamers must be given freedom on this format…' If a batsman feels that it’s proper, he’ll say 'Okay, in the event you really feel it’s proper, you then take this determination.' He by no means imposed his expertise on anybody. He used to know others and take into consideration what others are considering. These are small issues that we neglect after successful the event. His contribution was enormous. His humorousness was superb.”
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