A new era started in the Indian cricket. After Rahul Dravid ended his coaching tenure India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir took the helm. Dravid’s coaching career ended on a dreamy note. After a heartbreaking defeat in the ODI World Cup 2023, Team India lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years. With this glory, Dravid ended his stint. Gautam Gambhir is set to take on Team India’s responsibility as head coach from the Sri Lanka series. Before the first match started, Rahul Dravid wished him all the best through a video and Gambhit got emotional.
Dravid’s Dreamy End and Good Wishes for Gambhir:
After serving the nation for a long, Rahul Dravid again came to serve the Indian team in 2021. But this time as the head coach. After Ravi Shastri’s stint as India’s coach ended, Rahul Dravid took the helm. In his tenure, Team India witnessed so many highs and lows. But his farewell ended on a dreamy note. He ended his stint after lifting the second T20 World Cup trophy for India after 17 years. He couldn’t get any better exit than this.
Now, Rahul Dravid passed the baton to Gautam Gambhir. After serving the IPL franchises as a mentor, he is now in a bigger arena. From Sri Lanka, he will take the helm as Team India’s head coach. Before the series started, former Indian coach Rahul Dravid Wished Gambhir the best of luck in a video. BCCI shared the video on their social media platform.
In the video, Dravid said, “Hello Gautam and welcome to the most exciting job in our world as coach of the Indian cricket team. It’s been three weeks since I ended my stint with the Indian team in a manner that was beyond my dreams, both in Barbados and then a few days later, in that unforgettable evening in Mumbai. More than anything else, I will treasure the memories and friendships I made in my time with the squad.”
Later he said, “ As you take over the role of India coach, it is what I wish for you as well. I also hope that you will have the availability of fully fit players in every squad. Good luck with that. I also wish you that little bit of luck, as you know that all of us coaches need to make us look that little bit wiser and smarter than we actually are.”
Hailing Gambhir’s Excellence:
Gautam Gambhir was a standout player for Indian cricket. His crucial innings in the 2011 World Cup played a key role in India’s victory. Rahul Dravid praised Gambhir for his impact on the game and expressed confidence in his dedication as a coach, believing he could bring the same commitment to his new role.
Dravid said, “As your teammate, I saw you giving it your all on the field. As your batting partner and fellow finder, I saw your resilience and your refusal to surrender across many IPL seasons. I noted your desire to win your assistance to work with younger players and your drive to extract the best out of your team on the field.”
Later he added, “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. As you know, the expectations will be high, and the scrutiny will be intense. But even in the worst of times, you will never be alone. You will have the support of the players, your support staff, the leaders of the past, the management and never forget for whom you play.”
Lastly, he said, “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. I wish you the very best, Gautam, and I’m sure you will take the Indian team to even greater heights.”
Gambhir Shares Thoughts After Watching This:
Rahul Dravid was an emotional one for Gambhir. It was a great gesture from Dravid to the new coach of India. After watching this, Gambhir was emotional and said, “Look, I don’t know how to react because this message means so much to me and the reason is not because it comes from the person who I have succeeded now or taking over from, but from a person who I’ve always looked up to when I was playing.”
Lastly, he added, “I’ve always felt that, I think, and I said it in a lot of my interviews. I think the most selfless cricketer I’ve actually ever played, Rahul Bhai, has done anything and everything that Indian cricket needed.”
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