Indian men's team head coach Rahul Dravid has praised the national team for showing incredible consistency during his tenure as he bows out with the Men in Blue after the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados
He appreciated the Indian side for doing an incredible job, as they have reached three finals in ICC tournaments and have been ranked as the top team in all three formats of the game.
The Indian team will be looking to end their ICC trophy drought, having lost the World Test Championship Final and the ODI World Cup Final against Australia in 2023.
"I think it's good that we are consistent and playing good cricket. For many years, especially in the last year, like you said, being number one in all three formats, playing in the finals, is a good thing. It gives a lot of credit to the boys, a lot of boys who are Test cricketers, who are our one-day players and also our T20 players. So, the Indian cricket has shown a lot of consistency and it is a very happy thing. And what you asked later, that if we play well and if we have the rub of the green, then we will win," he said during a press conference.
Further speaking on the poor records in knockouts of both the finalists, India head coach stated that no players carry their baggage from the past and every day is a fresh day and hence they will move on from Ahmedabad loss.
“Nothing, I thought we were very well prepared in that final as well. I thought we were very well prepared in Ahmedabad [ODI World Cup final 2023]. We've done all the things, we've ticked all the boxes and, on the day, the other team played better and that's part of the sport. I don't think players go in keeping the baggage of the past and what has happened in the past.
“So, every day is a fresh day. Players are very good at moving on from things, of recognizing things. So yes, I think just as we will move on from Ahmedabad, I'm sure they will not be thinking about history and it will be a fresh day,”,” he added.
It must be noted Dravid opted to extend his contract with the side. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir is expected to be one of the prime candidates to replace Dravid.
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