Mumbai: Former India coach Rahul Dravid, whose term came to an end recently after the national side won T20 World Cup 2024, is winning a lot of respect. Departing Team India head coach reduced his T20 World Cup 2024 bonus by Rs. 2.5 crore and asked the BCCI to reward all coaches equally. As per a Hindustan Times report, Dravid did not want that extra money.
“Rahul wanted the same bonus money (Rs. 2.5 crore) as the rest of his support staff (bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, fielding coach T Dilip and batting coach Vikram Rathore). We respect his sentiments,” a BCCI source said, as per the report.
I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support… pic.twitter.com/KINRLSexsD
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 30, 2024
Under Dravid, India went on to win the T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbeans after 17 years, besides reaching the summit clash of the World Test Championships and the ODI World Cup final.
Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir has officially taken over from Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach, effective Tuesday. Dravid bid farewell to Rohit Sharma and the team after leading them to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, his final assignment as head coach. Leading up to the T20 World Cup, Dravid had already announced that he would not be renewing his contract after the ICC event.
