Rahul Dravid jokes about being 'unemployed from next week': 'Any offers?'

Rahul Dravid steered the Indian cricket team for nearly three years. (Image credit: @_monkinthecity_)

Outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid was in his best spirit after having lifted the T20 World Cup -- as was apparent from his "Indiranagar ka gunda" avatar -- and he even joked about being unemployed from next week, cheekily asking for job offers during a candid catch-up with reporters.

When asked if he would be able to "move on" from this massive win, Dravid said, "Yeah, I will be. I mean, next week life will be same for me. I'll be unemployed, that'll be the only difference."

Responding to laughing on-lookers, he added, "Any offers?"

"I am Unemployed from next week, any offers.. ?" !!!
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Rahul Dravid confirmed earlier this month that the T20 World Cup will be his last tournament as head coach after steering the team for nearly three years. His announcement was anticipated as he did not reapply for the high-profile job after the BCCI invited the applications last month despite being persuaded by skipper Rohit Sharma.

"I tried to persuade him to stay, but there are obviously various factors he needs to consider. Nevertheless, I cherished the time spent with him," Rohit expressed emotionally when questioned about a possible farewell for Dravid.

Rohit shares a deep history with Dravid, as he made his international debut under Dravid's leadership in June 2007. "He was my first international captain when I entered the scene in Ireland. I also witnessed his captaincy during my early Test matches. He's been a significant role model for us," Rohit Sharma added.

The successor to Dravid is speculated to be former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir, although it's uncertain whether he has thrown his hat in the ring for the job.