Rahul Dravid bids farewell to his role as India's head coach with a victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa, marking a high point in his coaching career.
At the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, India sealed their first T20 World Cup title under Dravid's leadership and achieved a long-awaited ICC trophy that had eluded them in the last 11 years.
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What happened in the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa?
India beat South Africa by 7 runs to lift their second T20 World Cup title.
How has Rahul Dravid's role as India's head coach been?
Throughout his tenure, Dravid's coaching philosophy showed resilience, strategic depth, and a balanced team approach, which culminated in this memorable victory. The final match against South Africa showcased India's tactical mindset, traits instilled by Dravid during his tenure.
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Dravid's coaching journey was punctuated by several defining moments. He steered India through the 2023 Cricket World Cup, where they displayed exceptional form despite narrowly missing the title.
One of Dravid's significant contributions was transforming India's approach in T20 cricket, moving away from conservatism to a more aggressive and effective style. This shift led to India's dominance in T20Is, achieving the highest win percentage among full ICC members during his tenure.
What is India's record under Rahul Dravid?
With the T20 World Cup 2024 win, this was Dravid's first ICC trophy. Let's take a look at how he has guided team India under his tenure.
| Format | Matches | Wins |
| Tests | 43 | 25 |
| ODIs | 76 | 51 |
| T20Is | 66 | 43 |
As Dravid departs from his coaching role, his legacy is cemented not only by the trophies won but also by the enduring influence he leaves on Indian cricket.
The T20 World Cup win serves as a fitting conclusion to Dravid's coaching journey. As he steps away from coaching, Dravid leaves behind a team poised for continued success. In retrospect, Rahul Dravid's tenure as India's head coach will be remembered as a period of transformation and achievement.