Barbados: Emotions ran high after India beat South Africa by seven runs to clinch the T20 World Cup 2024. Following the win, the celebrations started and it never stopped till the morning in Barbados. During the Team India dressing room celebration, coach Rahul Dravid reminded Virat Kohli that there is still one more ICC trophy missing from the cabinet. Kohli is yet to win the World Test Championship despite having reached the final on two occasions.
As the duo celebrated, Dravid told Kohli, “All three whites ticked off. One red to go. Tick it.” Here is the viral clip:
Dravid left a responsibility for Kohli while leavingpic.twitter.com/eLtN4I66Yw
— Day since Kohli won ICC trophy (@KlolZone) June 30, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an effort to individually call Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid to congratulate them.
For Dravid, he will go with his head held high. In fact, it was Dravid’s first senior men’s World Cup trophy in three attempts. He was a part of the playing XI when India lost to Australia in the 2003 final. 20 years later, Dravid was the head coach of the Indian team when India lost to Australia at home in the final.
“Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket. His unwavering dedication, strategic insights and nurturing the right talent have transformed the team. India is grateful to him for his contributions and for inspiring generations. We are happy to see him lift the World Cup. Happy to have congratulated him,” Modi said.
