Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket: PM Modi

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Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket: PM Modi
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  • PM Modi spoke with Indian players
  • Rohit Sharma is excellence personified: Modi
  • India ended its 11-year trophy drought

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the members of the Indian squad who won the 2024 ICC T-20 World Cup. He also spoke with Indian coach Rahul Dravid who ended his stint with the Indian squad on a positive note. “Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket. His unwavering dedication, strategic insights and nurturing the right talent have transformed the team. 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,” Modi’s update on the microblogging site X stated. 


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PM Modi was full of praise for Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Indian batsman Virat Kohli who played a decisive role in India’s victory. “DearRohit Sharma, You are excellence personified. Your aggressive mindset, batting and captaincy has given a new dimension to the Indian team. Your T20 career will be remembered fondly. Delighted to have spoken to you earlier today,” Modi stated. In the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, when India lost to Australia by 7 wickets, Modi entered the dressing room to console the distraught players and offer them words of courage. India ended its 11-year trophy drought after defeating South Africa in a match that went down the wire. 

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