After the heartbreak of dropping the ODI World Cup ultimate in November final yr, Dravid needed to step down; however a name from skipper Rohit helped him change his thoughts and proceed within the function until the T20 World Cup.
Albeit not as a participant, the choice led to Dravid fulfilling his dream of successful a World Cup; and for this, ‘The Wall’ thanked Rohit in his speech.
India defeated South Africa by seven runs within the ultimate on the Kensington Oval in Barbados, getting back from some extent when the Proteas gave the impression to be cruising in chase of India’s 176 for 7 earlier than faltering to finish quick at 169 for 8.
Dravid lauded that lion-hearted effort of his boys.
This is the total textual content of his farewell speech:
“I’m actually in need of phrases, however all I simply wish to say is thanks to everybody for making me part of what’s an unimaginable reminiscence. I feel all of you’ll keep in mind these moments. Like we all the time say it is not concerning the runs, not concerning the wickets, you will by no means keep in mind your profession, however you’ll keep in mind moments like these. So let’s actually get pleasure from. I couldn’t be extra prouder of your guys.
The comeback the best way you probably did, the best way you fought, the best way we labored as a staff, the reslience. There’ve been disappointments through the years. We now have come shut however we’ve by no means been in a position to cross the road, however what this bunch of boys has completed, what all of you’ve got completed, what everybody within the help workers has completed, the arduous work that we’ve put in, the sacrifices that we’ve made, the who nation is absolutely actually pleased with each one in all you and what you’ve got achieved.
Guys, I feel there are such a lot of sacrifices that every and everybody of you make. Your loved ones is right here right now, having fun with it. So a lot of your loved ones is again dwelling. Simply take into consideration all of the sacrifices each one in all them has made because the time you had been youngsters to be right here on this dressing room right now — your dad and mom, your spouse, your kids, your brothers, your coaches, so many individuals have made so many sacrifices and labored so arduous with you, so that you can get pleasure from this reminiscence and this second.
Actually, actually proud to have been part of this reminiscence with you guys. All I can say is thanks a lot. I’m in need of phrases. I’m not normally in need of phrases, however on a day like right now, I feel for me to simply be a part of this, I couldn’t be extra grateful and extra grateful for the respect, the kindness for the hassle that every and everybody of you has proven to me, to my teaching workers, to my help workers. Thanks a lot.
Identical to to say, Ro (Rohit), thanks a lot for making that decision to me in November and asking me to proceed. I feel it is such a privilege and a pleasure to work with every of you but additionally to Ro, thanks for the time. I do know as a captain and a coach there’s a variety of time we’ve to talk, we’ve to debate, we’ve to agree, we’ve to disagree at occasions. However thanks so very a lot. I feel it is good to know every of you as an individual.
It is your second, guys, keep in mind it. It is not about any particular person, it is a few staff. We now have received this as a staff, we did every thing we may for the final month as a staff. It is about all of us.
Let’s get together, let’s actually get pleasure from this.
Behind an incredible staff there may be additionally a profitable group, and I’d similar to to acknowledge the work of the BCCI and the folks behind the scenes for the work and stuff they’ve completed for us. Every one in all us comes by way of a system, each one in all us comes by way of a corporation that provides us the chance to develop and play. So thanks very a lot.”
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