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‘I saw him hug the T20 World Cup and cry’: Ashwin shares the moment that left him touched | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India coach Rahul Dravid's tenure as India's head coach concluded on a high note as he hoisted the T20 World Cup trophy following a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the final on June 29.Talking about the moment, India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that he was deeply moved when Dravid embraced the ICC T20 World Cup trophy and shed tears after guiding the team to their first ICC title in 11 years during his final assignment as coach.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, "My moment was when Virat Kohli called Rahul Dravid and gave the cup... I saw him hug the cup and cry. Rahul Dravid screamed and cried. I saw him enjoy it. I felt that a lot."Dravid, a batting legend, had never won an ICC title during his playing career. In the days following...
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‘Next week I will be unemployed’: Coach Rahul Dravid shows his humorous side as he bids adieu with T20 World Cup triumph | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's head coach Rahul Dravid expressed immense pride after India clinched the T20 World Cup title with a nail-biting seven-run victory over South Africa, ending an 11-year ICC title drought. Dravid, who never won a world championship during his own illustrious playing career, lauded his team for their perseverance and belief under tough conditions."I really have felt short of words over the last few hours. I just could not be more proud of this team, the way we had to fight difficult situations," Dravid said. "Even today I think it was a great testimony... for the team to lose three wickets in the first six overs, to be in the kind of position we were in, but the boys just kept fighting, they kept believing."Dravid endured a disappointing first-round exit in the 2007 ODI W...
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BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Commitee interviews Gautam Gambhir, set to be named new India coach | Cricket News – Times of India

The BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) conducted an interview with former India opener and Kolkata Knigh Riders' mentor Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday for the post Indian men's team's head coach as the tenure of current incumbent Rahul Dravid comes to a close after the ongoing T20 World Cup."Yes, Gambhir appeared for the interview with the CAC. One round of discussions happened today.There is another round expected tomorrow," a BCCI source told PTI about the zoom-call meeting between Gambhir and CAC chairman Ashok Malhotra.The details of the interaction between Gambhir and Malhotra, along with the two other CAC members, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik, are yet to be known.Gambhir is expected to be the sole candidate in the running for the position, with the announcement of his name b...
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Rahul Dravid confirms he won’t re-apply for job of India’s head coach, T20 World Cup his last assignment: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

India's current head coach Rahul Dravid, whose tenure runs till the end of June, has confirmed that the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies will be his last assignment in the role and he won't re-apply for the job, as reported by Cricbuzz.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had advertised for the position, and Dravid's India teammate Gautam Gambhir is considered to be the frontrunner to replace him.Speculations around Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) mentor Gambhir being the frontrunner for the role gained strength when the BCCI secretary met the former India opener after KKR won IPL 2024 to be crowned champions for the third time. Gambhir, who was part of India's T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup winning teams, was the KKR captain when the franchise won its first two IPL tit...
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Rahul Dravid confirms he won’t re-apply for job of India’s head coach, T20 World Cup his last assignment | Cricket News – Times of India

India's current head coach Rahul Dravid, whose tenure runs till the end of June, has confirmed that the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies will be his last assignment in the role and he won't re-apply for the job.Speaking to reporters ahead of India's World Cup opener against Ireland, Dravid shared that he thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of his coaching tenure. Dravid's positive sentiment reflects the fulfillment he found in his role, emphasizing the satisfaction derived from guiding and mentoring the team."Every tournament is important. Every game that I've coached for India has been very important for me. So for me this is no different just because it is going to be the last one that I'm in charge of," he said.The former India captain took charge of the team in November 2021, suc...
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Would love to coach the Indian team: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir recently guided Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has said he would "love to coach" the national team amid speculation that he is front-runner for the high-profile job.Gambhir recently guided Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title and is seen as an able successor to Rahul Dravid, whose contract expires after the ongoing T20 World Cup.The deadline to apply for the head coach's role was May 27 but it is still not clear if Gambhir has submitted his application. “I would love to coach the Indian team. There is no bigger honour than coaching your national team. You are representing 140 crore Indians and those across the globe as well,” said the 42-year-old at an event in Abu Dhabi on Satu...
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