The Indian cricket team’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 was really special as it followed their setbacks after the World Test Championship (WTC) final and their loss in the ODI World Cup 2023 in the very last match to Australia.
The team, led by Rohit Sharma, carried the weight of millions hopes and registered a thrilling victory over South Africa, securing the T20 World Cup name after a 17-year gap. This victory was not only an enormous achievement for the players but also a fitting end to Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach.
Rahul said: “I wasn’t really sure, if I was going to continue after the 50 overs World Cup and obviously there was a great joy of having had a fantastic ODI World Cup, but also the disappointment of not crossing the line was there. For Rohit to pick up the phone to me and say Rahul lets have one more crack at it in 6 or eight months time. It will be lovely to have a crack together.”
He further added: “I think that was best phone call of my life. I am going to miss this love. What we have seen today, is absolutely phenomenal. I think it is the fans and people who make cricket the game it is. We are truly indebted to the guys.”
Rahul Dravid had a successful tenure with the Indian team
Dravid, an iconic Indian cricketer, had meant to step down after the disappointing World Cup final in 2023, but a crucial call from Rohit Sharma persuaded him to carry on. Dravid expressed his gratitude to the fans and players for their unwavering support and shared that he might leave his role as head coach.
This T20 World Cup win stands as a memorable chapter in Indian cricket, marking the quit of Dravid’s impactful training period.
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