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Samit Dravid, the son of former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid, is making headlines for his remarkable performance. He has been selected to represent the Karnataka Under-19 cricket team in the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy, which is scheduled to take place from October 12 to October 20 in Hyderabad.
This exciting development comes at a time when Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, is preoccupied with preparations for the 2023 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup. India has been eager to clinch the World Cup title, having not won the tournament since 2011. The last Indian captain to lead the team to victory in a major ICC tournament was M.S. Dhoni, who secured the World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013. However, since then, India has not managed to win any ICC trophies.
In 2007, under Rahul Dravid's captaincy, the Indian cricket team was eliminated from the ODI World Cup after a loss to Bangladesh. Following that setback, M.S. Dhoni took over as captain and led India to victory in three ICC tournaments. Nevertheless, it has been over a decade since India claimed an ICC trophy.
Rahul Dravid now has an opportunity to end this drought as a coach. While he couldn't do it as a player, he aims to secure the ICC Trophy as a coach. Currently, he is focusing on the preparations for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.
The ongoing ODI series against Australia is significant as it is the last chance for both teams to fine-tune their preparations for the World Cup. Rahul Dravid, the coach, has emphasized the importance of allowing key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to rest and refresh, ensuring that they arrive at the World Cup both mentally and physically prepared. India has already won the first match of the series against Australia, and now they are determined to clinch the series with another win.
This series holds special importance for both teams as it provides an opportunity to get into the right frame of mind and form for the World Cup. Rahul Dravid has mentioned, "This is one of those series where we've seen a few of our guys not play the first couple of games. We'll ease our fast bowlers into it. It's also good for other guys to get a go in these conditions. I think it's important for Rohit and Virat, who have played so much cricket, to get to the World Cup in the right physical and mental state. They know, having played so much cricket, how they want to prepare for big tournaments. We have discussions with them on that basis, and we make decisions."
As for Samit Dravid, his inclusion in the Karnataka Under-19 team for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy showcases his potential as a budding cricketer. Given his family's rich cricketing heritage, there is a great deal of anticipation and curiosity surrounding his progress in the sport.
In conclusion, the Dravid family has received a significant piece of good news with Samit's selection in the Karnataka team, while Rahul Dravid is focused on guiding the Indian cricket team to World Cup success. The ongoing ODI series against Australia serves as a crucial platform for India's World Cup preparations, and fans eagerly await the team's performance on the international stage.
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