Rahul Dravid credits the Indian skipper for urging him to continue as head coach

Rahul Dravid would have not been a part of history if Rohit Sharma had not urged him to continue as Indias head coach after the ODI World Cup 2023 final defeat revealed the outgoing head coachRahul Dravids head coach tenure ended after the ODI World Cup 2023 but later the coaching staff got an extension till the end of the T20 World Cup 2024While giving a speech after Indias T20 World Cup 2024 victory Rahul Dravid mentioned about Rohit Sharmas role in convincing him to continue as head coachTeam India won the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 by seven runs against South AfricaRo thank you very much for making that call to me in November and asking to continue Dravid said in a video shared by BCCI on TuesdayI think its been such a privilege and a pleasure to work with each and everyone of you but Ro also thanks for the timethere is a lot of time we have to chat we have to discuss we have to agree we have to disagree at times but thank you so very much Dravid said as Rohit laughedAlso ReadIN PHOTOS International players who retired in 2024Rahul Dravid also praised the players for their performances and also urged them to enjoy their successAll of you will remember these moments We always say it is not about the runs it is not about the wickets you never remember your career but you remember moments like this so lets really enjoy Dravid saidI could not be more proud of you guys to come back the way you did the way you fought the way we worked as a teamthe resilience There has been some disappointment over the years where we have come close we have never been able to cross the line he saidThe outgoing head coach also spoke about the sacrifices each and every player has made to reach hereSo many sacrifices that each and every one of you make to see your families here today enjoying it so many of your families back home just think about all the sacrifices each and every one of them has made since the time you were kids for you to be here in the dressing room Dravid saidToday your parents your wives your children your brother your coaches so many people have made so many sacrifices and worked so hard with you for you to enjoy this memory in this moment really really proud to have been a part of this memory with you guys he continuedUsually articulate Dravid admitted he was falling short of words but praised the team for their respect towards the outgoing coaching staffIm not usually short of words but on a day like today for me to be part of this I could not be more grateful for the respect for the kindness for the effort that each and everyone of you are shown to me to my coaching staff to my support staff he concededDravid also praised the BCCI officials and others for their work behind the scenes Behind a great team there is also a successful organisation and we have to acknowledge the work of BCCI and people behind the scenes for the work they have done he addedWith PTI Inputs