Why Rahul Dravid hides his hysterical WC celebration from kids
Rahul Dravid, fondly known as "The Wall," was pivotal to Indian cricket team's title-winning 2024 ICC T20 World Cup campaign. This achievement marked a significant milestone in his coaching career, following India's disappointing defeat to Australia in the 2023 ICC World Cup final. The decision to extend his coaching tenure for another six months was instrumental in this victory. Dravid's hysterical celebration while lifting the coveted T20 World Cup trophy was on display following the final.
Dravid's ecstatic celebration remains a memorable moment
The sight of Dravid being hoisted into the air by his jubilant team, and his uncharacteristic burst of joy when handed the T20 World Cup Trophy by Virat Kohli, has become an iconic moment in Indian cricket history. However, Dravid admitted at the CEAT Awards that he avoids showing this clip to his children, Samit and Anvay. He humorously expressed concern they might think he had "gone mad."
Dravid's sons are budding cricketers
Dravid's sons, Samit and Anvay, are following in their father's footsteps as emerging cricketers. The former has already proven his mettle in junior cricket, where he represented the Mysuru Warriors in the Maharaja T20. He has also been selected for India's Under-19 squad for the impending home series against Australia.
Dravid highlights cricket's inherent challenges and rewards
Besides sharing the light-hearted moment, Dravid also emphasized the often overlooked reality of cricket, stating that failures outnumber successes in this game. He said, "The beauty of awards like this is that they only show you lovely things that you've done on a cricket field. But the honest fact is, and that's the truth, is that you're failing a lot more than you're succeeding in this game."
Dravid to coach Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025
While Dravid's tenure as head coach has ended, he is is set to make a comeback in the same capacity for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. ESPNcricinfo has confirmed that Dravid recently inked a deal with RR and has begun discussions regarding player retentions for the upcoming mega auction. Dravid has a significant history with RR, having served as their captain in 2012 and 2013.
