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Dravid Hails Rohit Sharma’s Leadership, Says Skipper Kept Him On After 2023 Final

On R. Ashwin’s show, Dravid credited a captain-led approach under Rohit’s clear vision for India’s surge.

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Overview

  • Rahul Dravid said Rohit Sharma “deeply cared about the team” and was clear from day one about how he wanted to run it.
  • Dravid reiterated his philosophy that it should be the captain’s team, with the coach aligning to the direction set by the skipper.
  • He confirmed Rohit persuaded him to continue as India head coach after the 2023 ODI World Cup final loss.
  • The duo’s alignment helped shape team environment and clarity, culminating in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados.
  • Dravid spoke on Ravichandran Ashwin’s YouTube show as he now coaches Rajasthan Royals, while Rohit has retired from T20Is and Tests and remains India’s ODI captain.