As Ian Chapel once famously said “Team in trouble? Whom do you turn to? Rahul Dravid” Yes, you read that right. Rahul Dravid is now in talks to become the next coach for the Indian Cricket team. Currently doing phenomenal work as coach of the Indian U-19 Cricket team as well as the Delhi Daredevils, Rahul has been approached by the BCCI to coach our beloved Indian Cricket Team. Here’re 7 reasons that make him the deserving candidate:
1. Strong with strategy
He really is the man for the hour
During his time, when he was playing for the Indian cricket team, he was known as the “defensive batsman”. Now, his skills will help the Indian team improve their game strategy.
2. The special bond
The only man we need right now
His bonding with his Indian cricket team mates is outstanding. In fact, Harbhajan Singh once said in an interview “If you ask me, then I would like to see Rahul Dravid as the Indian coach and Zaheer Khan as our bowling coach. I believe they can make a difference with their experience.”
3. Knows things up, close and personal
Nothing beats his style of cricket
As he has played for India for years, he has enough experience on both sides of the spectrum, as a team member and as a coach.
4. Talent that’s admirable
He is and will be the wall
His talent is praised by other remarkable personalities. Former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting also believes that Dravid will make a good coach. “I don’t think the BCCI will find many better candidates than someone like him (Dravid)”.
5. Yes, still waters run deep
How great will that combination be?
He was also known as having the calmest head in cricket. That is guaranteed to help the team during pressure games.
6. Unmatched enthusiasm
Acche din for Indian Cricket Team
He is an enthusiastic coach who once said that “coaching to is a process where one learns something new everyday”. As such. he’d be open to feedback from the players.
7. A complete all rounder
A comeback we are dying to see
His track record on and off the field is clean. It shows the man’s character.
Author Name: Palak Bhardwaj
