Rahul Dravid shared his thoughts on coaching in a recent interview with BCCI.tv. He emphasized that a coach's job is to help the captain implement his vision and philosophy. Dravid said, "I don't really like talking more about results. Yes, results are important. I am in a business that runs on results. But I think results are the factor of many things."
Dravid believes in creating a secure and professional environment for the team. "Coaching is not just about coaching cricket. It is about building connections with people and creating the right environment that allows for success," he stated.
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Dravid expressed his admiration for Rohit Sharma, saying, "I have really enjoyed working with Rohit. He is someone I knew as a young boy. Just to see him grow as a person, grow as a leader in Indian cricket, has been a real tribute to him."
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Dravid praised Virat Kohli's commitment to improvement.
"I only had a chance to work with him in a couple of series. His desire to improve, his desire to get better, is fascinating to watch," Dravid remarked.
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Dravid highlighted the challenges of managing the team post-COVID. The packed cricketing calendar allowed many young talents to get opportunities. "We had to manage players' workloads across all three formats. There were few injuries, and we had five or six captains in the first eight or ten months," he said.
Dravid spoke about the importance of giving opportunities to young players. "Due to COVID, we had to play too many series and cram in a lot of cricket. This allowed us to give opportunities to many young players, and they adapted quickly to international cricket," he explained.
Rahul Dravid's tenure as India's coach was marked by his dedication to creating a supportive environment and nurturing young talent.
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