Rahul Dravid… a name in Indian cricket who has done a lot for Indian cricket as a player and later as a coach. Rahul Dravid has also coached the Under-19 team and produced some strong players, apart from this he was the head coach of Team India and during his tenure Team India won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 title. In 2023, Team India played the final match of the ICC World Test Championship and the final match of the World Cup 2023, but both times they had to settle for being runners-up. Dravid wanted to step down after the 2023 World Cup, but Rohit Sharma stopped him from doing so. With the end of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Rahul Dravid’s tenure also comes to an end. Rahul Dravid’s full fair speech has been shared on BCCI TV and everyone should listen to it.
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Rahul Dravid said in his farewell speech on BCCI TV, ‘I couldn’t be more proud of all of you, the way you came back, the way you fought, the way you worked as a team. The way you turn the matches around, we’ve been disappointed in the last few years, we’ve come close to the trophy, but we haven’t crossed the line. But what you guys did this time, what you all did together, what the support staff did… the hard work we put in, the sacrifices we made, I think everyone in the whole country is proud of your success. You deserve what you got. I think everyone sacrificed, your families were together, everyone was enjoying it. Some of the players’ families are not here with them, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed the win. You think about the people who have sacrificed for you since your childhood, so that you can stand like this in this dressing room today. Your parents, your wife, your children, your brothers, your coaches, how much they have sacrificed for you and how much they have worked for you so that you can celebrate this achievement today.
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Rahul Dravid said, ‘It’s an honor to be a part of this moment with all of you, all I can say is thank you all…I’m at a loss for words, it just doesn’t happen to me. Yes, but it is happening today. Being a part of this day means a lot to me and I am grateful for it. Thank you to each of you for the respect you have shown me and the kindness you have shown me. Heartfelt thanks to my coaching staff, my support staff. During this speech, Rahul Dravid told how Rohit Sharma had convinced him World Cup Do not leave your post after 2023 and remain as the head coach of the team.
Rahul Dravid continued, ‘I think this moment belongs to all of you, remember it’s not about one person, it’s about the team. We won as a team, this is the result of what we have done as a team in the last one month. It’s not about one person, it’s about the whole team. Let’s party and celebrate.