Workforce India start their T20 World Cup 2024 marketing campaign with the primary match in opposition to large killers Eire. Whereas Rohit Sharma & Co. are among the many favourites within the event, head coach Rahul Dravid is cautious of not taking any workforce frivolously within the shortest format of the sport. Talking to media on the eve of the competition, Dravid admitted that not workforce must be taken frivolously in T20 cricket. Throughout his chat with reporters, nonetheless, Dravid spoke his thoughts in ‘Urdu’ and commenced to laud himself for the hassle, whereas bursting into laughter.

“Iss format mein, ye format hello yehi hai ki aap kisiko nazarandaaz ya frivolously nahi le sakte (This format itself is such that you simply simply can not overlook anybody or take anybody frivolously),” Dravid mentioned.

“Waah! Not dangerous. Properly performed, Rahul!,” he additional mentioned earlier than leaving himself and the press in splits. This is the video:

The T20 World Cup 2024 could be Rahul Dravid’s closing project as the top coach within the Indian workforce, with the legendary cricketer set for exit after the event’s conclusion. Throughout the press convention, India captain Rohit Sharma revealed that he tried his greatest in getting Dravid to increase his keep however the latter has another tasks to take ocare of.

“I attempted convincing him to remain, however clearly, there are plenty of issues that he must take care of as properly. However yeah, I’ve personally loved my time with him. I am certain the remainder of the blokes will say the identical. It has been nice working with him and I hope…I am not going to say something, really. I am not going to say something,” he had advised reporters within the presser.

The hunt for Dravid’s alternative is ongoing, although no formal appointment has taken place as but. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir is claimed to be main the race at current.