Dravid, who by no means gained a world championship throughout his personal illustrious taking part in profession, lauded his group for his or her perseverance and perception underneath robust situations.
“I actually have felt in need of phrases over the previous few hours. I simply couldn’t be extra happy with this group, the way in which we needed to battle troublesome conditions,” Dravid mentioned. “Even at present I feel it was an important testimony… for the group to lose three wickets within the first six overs, to be within the sort of place we had been in, however the boys simply stored combating, they stored believing.”Dravid endured a disappointing first-round exit within the 2007 ODI World Cup within the Caribbean underneath his captaincy, however he selected to concentrate on future potentialities reasonably than previous failures.
“Firstly, there isn’t any redemption. I’m not a type of guys who thinks about redemption and people sorts of issues. There are a variety of different gamers I do know who haven’t been in a position to win a trophy,” Dravid was quoted as saying by PTI.
This victory in Barbados capped off Dravid’s teaching journey, which started in September 2021. “It is a journey of (over) two years, this isn’t a journey of this T20 World Cup, the development of this group, the sort of abilities we wished, gamers we wished, discussions began once I began in September 2021.”
Dravid, who’s stepping down as head coach following this victory, described the title as a profession spotlight. “Simply phenomenal, simply beautiful to be part of a dressing room like this. It is a reminiscence of a lifetime for me, so I’m grateful and grateful to the group and the assist employees who’ve made this potential.”
Reflecting on his relationship with group captain Rohit Sharma, Dravid was heartfelt. “I’ll miss him as an individual, neglect the cricket, neglect the captain and all the pieces. I simply hope we are going to nonetheless be mates.”
Dravid expressed optimism about the way forward for Indian cricket, noting the distinctive expertise of present gamers.
“Immediately’s gamers are improbable abilities in Indian cricket. Their confidence, their vitality, they’re on a unique degree at this level of time. We’ve got been attempting to win an ICC trophy for a very long time, and I’m very hopeful that they are going to carry this confidence ahead and assist Indian cricket win many extra trophies within the subsequent five-six years,” Dravid mentioned.
As Dravid leaves his position, he’s assured within the group’s potential for continued success. “The power and expertise this bunch of boys have is large. There have been moments once we felt that we weren’t in a position to win a giant trophy regardless of giving our greatest. However at present, I can say with confidence that they are going to proceed the nice work and win extra trophies going forward.”
Ending on a lighter be aware, Dravid humorously acknowledged his departure. “I will transfer on shortly from this win, subsequent week I will probably be unemployed (laughs). I do not need to assume too far forward, however sure, I hope, I will transfer on. I feel that is what life is all about.”
