India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph celebration ended Rahul Dravid’s Heartfelt Farewell Speech. All the Indian players were crying after the 2024 T20 World Cup victory over South Africa on June 29. Virat Kohli promptly declared his retirement from T20Is, followed by Rohit Sharma. The next day Ravindra Jadeja surprisingly ended his T20Is career.
Table of Contents
- Rahul Dravid’s Farewell Speech – Synopsys
- Rahul Dravid thanked Rohit
- Rahul Dravid’s Heartfelt Farewell Speech
- Rahul Dravid as Head Coach – From disappointing loss to triumphing victory
- Rahul Dravid – Debut and Last Games
- Rahul Dravid Stats – Tests, ODI, T20Is
- Major Changes in India’s T20I Squad
- India Squad for T20Is vs Zimbabwe
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Which player has the record for most consecutive innings (Tests, ODIs & T20Is combined) without a duck?
- In Test matches, Which player has the record for most catches?
- In Test matches, Which player has the record for most 90s?
- Who holds record for most consecutive ODI innings without getting out on duck?
Rahul Dravid thanked Rohit
Rahul Dravid was grateful that Rohit urged him to extend his coaching tenure post – 2023 ODI WC final loss. Dravid stated that Rohit called him over the phone in November. Rohit motivated him to continue his term as India’s head coach. Dravid pointed out that, as coach and captain of the Indian team, they had to have conversations regularly.
Rahul Dravid’s Heartfelt Farewell Speech
Rahul Dravid in his farewell speech highlighted to the current Indian players that they would remember moments like these, not their career. Rahul praised that he felt privileged working with each one of them. He also remarked that sometimes he was agree and disagree on some issues with them but nevertheless It’s been pleasure working with such bunch of players. He was blessed to know each one of them, especially the captain Rohit Sharma.
Rahul Dravid acknowledged past disappointments but praised the accomplishments of the team and the support crew. He added that they should express pride in their accomplishments. It was possible because of sacrifices made by their families (including parents, wives, children, brothers), and coaches so that we can enjoy this moment.
Rahul Dravid highlighted the most significant moments
India Head Coach Rahul Dravid expressed gratitude to everyone for making him part of an incredible memory. He stated that he was proud of the team’s resilience – the way they fought, worked together, and came back the way they did. He went on to say that they will remember these winning moments rather than the runs scored or wickets taken in their respective careers.
Rahul Dravid as Head Coach – From disappointing loss to triumphing victory
Rahul Dravid has been part of many ICC events as a player. Dravid won’t forget 2023 ODI WC final loss. However, India lost the WC Final against Australia. His time as India’s captain came to an end after India was eliminated from the 2007 ODI WC in the group round. He wasn’t part of the 2011 ODI Cricket WC winning squad.
He retired from all forms of cricket and he was considered one of the best batsmen in cricket history. But he was disappointed not to win any ICC trophy for India during his playing days. In November 2021, he became India’s head coach and remained committed to achieving the ICC trophy for nearly three years.
Under his coaching, team India lost the 2023 WTC final against Australia in England. The focus then shifted towards the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. India performed brilliantly in the tournament and remained unbeaten until the final. India once again lost to Australia in another ICC final.
After the 2023 ODI WC he had no plans to remain as India’s head coach. At this point, Rohit Sharma Captain of India came forward and urged him to continue pursuing as head coach until 2024 T20 WC. Rahul Dravid acknowledged this point in his farewell speech in the Indian dressing room.
Rahul Dravid, the former India captain, has finally won an ICC trophy as head coach of India after being unable to win one during the time he played for India. Rahul Dravid’s time as head coach concluded with a 2024 T20 WC victory on June 29, 2024.
Rahul Dravid – Debut and Last Games
| Rahul Dravid (India) | Test | ODI | T20I |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debut | vs England, Lord’s June 20-24, 1996 | vs Sri Lanka, Singapore April 3, 1996 | vs England, Manchester August 31, 2011 |
| Last Game | vs Australia, Adelaide January 24-28, 2012 | vs England, Cardiff September 16, 2011 | vs England, Manchester August 31, 2011 |
Rahul Dravid Stats – Tests, ODI, T20Is
| Rahul Dravid (India) | Mat. | Ing | Rns | Avg. | 50s | 100s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 164 | 286 – Inns | 13288 – runs | 52.31 | 63 – nos | 36 – nos | 270 |
| ODIs | 344 | 318 – Inns | 10889 – runs | 39.16 | 83 – nos | 12 – nos | 153 |
| T20Is | 1 | 1 – Inns | 31 – runs | 31.00 | – | – | 31 |
Major Changes in India’s T20I Squad
India’s T20I squad is likely to undergo a massive change, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja confirming their retirements. BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Dravid did not want to extend his tenure as head coach. He further added Dravid’s family commitments prevented him from pursuing his career. Hardik Pandya vice-captain of the current T20I WC squad, is the strong contender for leading the India team in Twenty20 Internationals.
India Squad for T20Is vs Zimbabwe
| Batter | All-rounders | Wicket-keepers | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | Abhishek Sharma | Sanju Samson (wk) | Avesh Khan |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Nitish Reddy | Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Khaleel Ahmed |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Riyan Parag | Mukesh Kumar | |
| Rinku Singh | Washington Sundar | Tushar Deshpande | |
| Ravi Bishnoi |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which player has the record for most consecutive innings (Tests, ODIs & T20Is combined) without a duck?
Rahul Dravid (173 Innings) – Tests, ODIs & T20Is combined
In Test matches, Which player has the record for most catches?
Rahul Dravid (210 catches)
In Test matches, Which player has the record for most 90s?
Rahul Dravid (10 nos)
Who holds record for most consecutive ODI innings without getting out on duck?
Rahul Dravid (120 Innings) – ODIs