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“Ro, thank you very much for making that call” Rahul Dravid
Indian head coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure had come to an end after India’s massive heartbreak at the ODI World Cup 2023, where they lost to Australia in the final, but Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s one call got Rahul Dravid to continue as head coach.
Rahul Dravid’s tenure as Indian head coach expired at the end of the ODI World Cup 2023, and he had also made up his mind not to renew his contract, but, after having a phone call with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid decided to continue as head coach. Now, After India’s title victory at the T20I World Cup 2024, Rahul Dravid thanked Rohit Sharma for that phone call.
"Ro, thank you very much for making that call to me in November and asking me to continue," Dravid said in a video posted by the BCCI.
"I think it's been such a privilege and a pleasure to work with each and every one of you, but Ro, also thanks for the time. There is a lot of time we have to chat, we have to discuss, we have to agree, we have to disagree at times, but thank you so very much."
Delightedly, Rahul Dravid’s stint with team India as head coach ended on a joyous note after India won the T20I World Cup title, beating South Africa in the final. India finally raced to their drought-breaking title victory after a long struggle. Rahul Dravid’s term as head coach has now ended as it was valid until the T20I World Cup. The hunt for Dravid’s successor is on and BCCI secretary Jay Shah has also said that new head coach will be named ahead of the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka.
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TNPL 2024: Lyca Kovai Kings battle it out against Chepauk Super Gillies in the opener
The eighth season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL 2024) will be kicked off with the opening match between defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings and Chepauk Super Gillies on Friday at SCF Cricket Ground, Salem. Lyca Kovai Kings won the seventh edition of the tournament after recording their victory against Nellai Royal Kings in the final.
Batting first, Lyca Kovai Kings had posted a total of 205/5 in 20 o
Pakistan to play Bangladesh, West Indies and England in a packed home schedule
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Jasprit Bumrah speaks on retirement plans
Indian pace ace Jasprit Bumrah had a massive impact on India’s victory at the recently concluded T20I World Cup 2024 with his economic and tight spells, helping India challenge oppositions eyeball to eyeball. If it wasn’t for Bumrah’s blazing spell in the final against South Africa, India would have found themselves in a difficult situation after seeing the way South Africa were operating with the bat.
But, Bumrah’s spell in the 16th ov
IND vs ZIM T20s: Young Indian guns eye opportunity to stake their claim
India’s young guns are gearing up to play the first T20I match of the five-match series against Zimbabwe, set to take place on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. This series is being seen as a perfect platform for India’s emerging talent to put their case forward. Indian squad brimming with young talent will be led by young Shubman Gill.
The squad features several promising youngsters who have already made waves for India and
Kohli highlights Bumrah’s priceless contribution at T20I World Cup
Indian great Virat Kohli lavished praises on India’s one of the destructive fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah for his major contribution in India's victory at the T20I World Cup 2024, spearheading India’s pace bowling attack with his massively destructive spells. Bumrah with his productive spells played a key part in India's victory at the T20I World Cup 2024.
Virat Kohli lauded Bumrah for his noteworthy performances that clawed India
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