Overview

• Speaking on R. Ashwin’s YouTube show on August 21, Dravid said Rohit “deeply cared about the team” and was “very clear” about how he wanted to lead.
• Dravid emphasized that it should be the captain’s team and credited Rohit’s clarity for simplifying decision-making and support from the coaching staff.
• He praised Rohit’s calm demeanor and ability to emotionally connect with players, describing a positive dressing-room environment and an easy working relationship.
• The duo’s tenure featured a run to the 2023 ODI World Cup final followed by India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados.
• Dravid is now head coach of Rajasthan Royals, while Rohit has retired from T20Is and Tests and is reportedly preparing for an ODI return in Australia in October with an aim to play through the 2027 World Cup.