[WATCH]: “This Message Actually Made Me A Lot Emotional” – Gautam Gambhir Responds To Rahul Dravid’s Touching Message

A heartfelt message from his predecessor Rahul Dravid made the newly appointed Head Coach for Team India Gautam Gambhir visibly emotional in the video posted by BCCI on social media pages. From November 2021 until the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Dravid was India’s coach.

He signed off the perfect note with Men in Blue emerging victorious in the ICC event in the West Indies and USA. Dravid also coached India to the World Test Championship (WTC) and ODI World Cup finals last year.

As Gambhir is set to begin his stint in India’s white-ball tour to Sri Lanka on Saturday, July 27, Dravid left an inspiring and emotional message for his successor, who happen to be his former teammate. Gambhir reminisced about how Dravid was so emotional in his message and then praised the legendary cricketer.

𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 & 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲! 📝

To,
Gautam Gambhir ✉

From,
Rahul Dravid 🔊#TeamIndia | #SLvIND | @GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/k33X5GKHm0

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 27, 2024

“I feel I think I don’t get too emotional normally. But I think this message actually made me a lot emotional, which normally I assume, but it’s a great message. Hopefully, I can. It’s massive shoes to fill. Hopefully, I can do it with aptitude, honesty, transparency and, hopefully, I can make the entire nation proud,” Gambhir said.

In his inaugural year as a tutor for the team, it was Gambhir who gave Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) their third IPL trophy. His team along with him had won the T20 and ODI world cup twice before he led them to initial two trophies in 2012 and 2014.

“Take a deep breath, step back, and even if it’s hard, try to smile”- Rahul Dravid

Gautam Gambhir’s determination and desire to win were praised by Rahul Dravid when he played, but he also asked him to smile even during the toughest times. Dravid’s bright career was coming to an end while Gambhir’s was just starting, and they played a few matches together for India.

“I know how dedicated and passionate you are about Indian cricket, and I’m sure you will bring all these qualities into this new job. For the fans who are very demanding but will always be behind the team, from one Indian cricket coach to another, one last thing in the most heated of times exhale, take a step back, and even if it’s difficult for you, crack a smile. Whatever else happens, that will shock people,” said Dravid in the video shared by BCCI.

Simultaneously, Gambhir’s inaugural term commences with India squaring off against Sri Lanka at Pallekele during the T20I series opener on Saturday. The first of its kind, this series will also feature Suryakumar Yadav as India’s official T20I captain.

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