RephraseIndia’s soul-wrenching loss in the final of the 2023 World Cup seems to be the end of what has been a rollercoaster ride for Rahul Dravid as the coach of the team.
RephraseIn what marked the final match for India, Rahul Dravid took charge as head coach, fulfilling his contractual obligations.
Reports indicate that the renowned batter, whose contract expired at the end of the World Cup, has chosen not to continue as the Indian team’s head coach. The individual has conveyed this decision to the BCCI.
Many rumors also say that Dravid might be replaced by VVS Laxman, a buddy and former Indian batter. In the absence of Dravid, he has acted as the head coach of a second-string Indian squad, among other things.
Though Laxman’s capabilities as senior team head coach have yet to be proven, the absence of Dravid in the management may not be a wise choice given the impending competitions.
This article examines the potential drawbacks of Rahul Dravid stepping down as the head coach of the Indian team. We will explore reasons that suggest his departure may not be an ideal decision.
Three reasons why Rahul Dravid’s departure as head coach might be detrimental to India
3. Almost won a World Cup
India, led by Rohit Sharma, dominated the whole 2023 World Cup, coming out on top in terms of precise preparation and execution on the pitch.
And a rare terrible day at work doesn’t change the reality that Rahul Dravid, the coach in the background, was doing an excellent job of assigning each player a precise role for each phase of the game.
Even after being wounded, Hardik Pandya did not panic or depart from the planned strategy. That has to be the defining feature of his coaching career.
2. Rahul Dravid Knows the players inside out
With the T20 World Cup just months away, changing coaches may not be an option for the side.
Dravid, who knows each player’s strengths and weaknesses inside and out, would have significantly helped the squad with his work on them.
To gel with the squad, a new coach would have to start from beginning, with good communication and coordination in terms of role clarity and team requirements.
1. Break on ‘Vision’
Dravid’s goals for the squad as a coach may not be realized if he leaves the club.
With the approaching India trip of South Africa in the World Test Championship cycle, the squad, which appears to be in transition, desperately needed Dravid in the dressing room.
The 50-year-old has a flair for developing young players, as seen by his work at the U-19 level, where he discovered several of the current crop of IPL stars. Dravid would have done well to develop the next generation of national team players.
