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India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reminisces about a touching moment during India's T20 World Cup celebrations, where former coach Rahul Dravid's emotional reaction to winning the trophy left a lasting impression.
Key Points:
· Rahul Dravid screamed and cried after receiving the T20 World Cup trophy.
· Ravichandran Ashwin recounts the emotional moment on his YouTube channel.
· Dravid's joy was evident after India won their second T20 World Cup.
The Emotional Celebration:
Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared an emotional anecdote about the moment after India's triumphant win in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados. Ashwin highlighted how Virat Kohli handed the trophy to former coach Rahul Dravid, who then screamed and cried with joy. This emotional display is something Ashwin says he will always remember. Last month, India secured their second T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in a closely contested final. Dravid, who had previously been unable to secure an ICC title as a player, finally lifted the trophy as a coach.
Ashwin's Reflections:
On his YouTube channel, Ashwin expressed how special this moment was for the 51-year-old Dravid, who had never won an ICC title as a player but achieved it as a coach. Ashwin described,
"For me, the most memorable moment is when Virat Kohli calls Rahul Dravid and hands him the cup. I saw him hugging the cup and crying."
Ashwin further noted,
"Rahul Dravid was screaming and crying. I saw him enjoying it." He believes Dravid had a sense of apprehension going into the tournament, especially given the memory of the 2007 ODI World Cup, where India, under Dravid's captaincy, was eliminated in the group stage.
A Nervous Anticipation:
Ashwin continued,
"I want to talk about a nervous person. The 2007 World Cup, where India was knocked out, and Rahul Dravid was the captain. He did not captain the ODI team after that." Ashwin acknowledged Dravid's hard work and dedication as a coach, bringing balance and a change in approach to the team.
Dravid's Dedication:
Ashwin praised Dravid’s efforts over the past few years, saying,
"I know what he has been doing with this team for the last two-three years. I know how balanced he has been. I know how hard he has worked to change this approach."
Ashwin's Final Thoughts:
Ashwin concluded by saying,
"I know what he has given to each of his players. Even when he is at home, he is always planning how to do this and how to do that." Under Dravid's guidance, India reached the finals of both the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup, although they lost to Australia on both occasions.
