In a heartfelt letter, Rohit Sharma thanked departing India head coach Rahul Dravid for his humility and ability to put players at ease.
“Hi Rahul, Here’s my effort at expressing my views about this, since I have been struggling to find the correct words. Rohit posted this on Instagram.
Like countless others, I have admired you since I was a little child, but I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with you on this level. You are a true legend in this game, yet you came in as our coach and left all of your honors and accomplishments behind, putting us all at ease enough to talk to you about anything. That, together with your humility and continued love of the game after all these years, is your gift. You have taught me so much, and I will always treasure our memories.”
Under Dravid’s leadership, Rohit made his debut on the international front in an ODI against Ireland. Together, as captain and coach, they won the T20 World Cup in 2024, putting an end to India’s ICC championship drought. After losing to Australia in the final of the ODI World Cup at home last year, they were victorious in this competition and were unbeaten overall. Dravid’s nearly three-year tenure as India’s head coach came to an end with the competition in the West Indies and the USA.
“My wife refers to you as my work wife and I’m lucky to get to call you that too,” wrote Rohit. This was the last item you were lacking in your toolbox, so I’m thrilled we were able to complete it together. It has truly been an honor to be able to name you my friend, coach, and confidant, Rahul bhai.”
during India’s victory in Bridgetown, Dravid recalled that Rohit had phoned him during the World Cup final the previous year, after his first two-year contract had finished, requesting that he stay on till the T20 World Cup in 2024. Soon, a successor to David is anticipated to be announced.
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