Rahul Dravid channeled the “Indiranagar ka gunda” in him as he roared from the stands after India beat South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. Known to maintain a calm demeanour, the Team India's outgoing head coach gave in to his emotions and was even seen in tears when he was on the ground, hugging Virat Kohli.
Speaking to the media after the match, Rahul Dravid said, "As a player, I was not lucky enough to win a trophy but I gave my best...I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to coach a team, I was lucky that this bunch of boys made it possible for me to be able to win this trophy. It is a great feeling, it is not like I was aiming for some redemption, it was the job I was doing...it has been a great journey..."
Videos of his creation are viral prompting an outpouring of emotional posts and memes.
“No dream is ever chased alone.”~ Rahul Dravid pic.twitter.com/rSHVF5QuFu
— CinemaRare (@CinemaRareIN) June 30, 2024
Dravid's emotional show while hoisting the T20 World Cup also thrilled fans, especially those who have been following him from his early days as a cricketer.
I am an early 90’s kid! This is my moment!#RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/jYqnnhlWii— Maitreyi Shrikant Jichkar (@MaitreyiJichkar) June 29, 2024
It's that sigh of relief in the end from Rahul Dravid after his aggressive celebration. pic.twitter.com/ZDeXiiLr7k— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) June 29, 2024
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged Dravid's "unwavering dedication, strategic insights" that transformed the team. "Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket," he wrote on X. "India is grateful to him for his contributions and for inspiring generations. We are happy to see him lift the World Cup. Happy to have congratulated him."
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