India defeated South Africa by a thrilling seven runs on Saturday to secure the T20 World Cup 2024 title, turning Kensington Oval in Barbados into a sea of joyous blue. This match was historic for head coach Rahul Dravid, as it was his last game in charge of the Indian side, and it wasn’t just about Indian cricket’s 11-year wait for an ICC title.
For his part, Rahul Dravid was in charge of the Indian squad but has stated that he will not be doing so. They searched for a new head coach for the Indian cricket team and one of India’s most famous cricketers succeeded Ravi Shastri, after a disastrous Indian T20 World Cup 2021 campaign.
Amidst all the victory celebrations and mighty speeches or hugs and clenched fists, Dravid, who was always a picture of restraint, whether a player or a coach, let out a lot of genuine emotional outbursts. A touching scene occurred as the players were having fun on the field at first.
Along with other colleagues, Player of the Final Virat Kohli requested that Dravid join in the celebration. After that, there was a pivotal moment when Kohli gave the much-coveted trophy to Dravid, who, in sharp contrast to his normally composed manner, burst into a boisterous celebration.
[WATCH] Rahul Dravid’s Trophy Celebration:
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The triumph on Saturday was the ideal conclusion to Rahul David‘s story as a coach. In addition to masterminding India’s comeback to the World Cup triumph, he saw a new breed of cricketing superstars come of age.
His enthusiastic celebration, which was a far cry from his customary stoicism, reflected the feelings of the whole country: relief, unbridled delight, and overwhelming pride at witnessing their “Wall” finally win the World Cup. This was more than just an Indian victory; it was evidence of Dravid’s steadfast commitment and astute strategic thinking.
He turned a brilliant team into a cohesive one, gave them the confidence to succeed, and eventually guided them to the top of T20 cricket. A fitting farewell symphony for an Indian cricket hero, Dravid’s passionate roar was also a victory for his coaching philosophy and his faith in his teammates.
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