Rohit Sharma, esteemed as a top captain, brought an ICC trophy home for India after an 11-year wait. His leadership, combined with Rahul Dravid’s coaching, led to the ICC T20I World Cup 2024 win. Rahul Dravid, the former head coach of India, revealed that the team required a captain like Rohit Sharma following Virat Kohli’s exit.
In a conversation on Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘Kutti Stories,’ Rahul Dravid discussed Rohit Sharma’s dedication to his team. He noted that Rohit was always aware of how to guide and prioritize the team’s needs. Dravid stressed that the captain should determine the team’s direction, and his role was to support that vision. He reflected positively on his time working with Rohit, noting that even amid challenges, Rohit remained content with his work. Dravid also recognized Rohit’s composure and understanding of the team dynamics. After Virat Kohli’s departure, India greatly needed a captain like Rohit Sharma, who proved to be a successful leader with numerous victories. Dravid expressed his pleasure with Rohit’s performance.
The head coach of the Indian team, Rahul Dravid, served from November 2021 to June 2024, with Rohit Sharma captaining all formats. Together, they secured 10 consecutive wins in the 2023 ODI World Cup, reaching the final. Although Australia defeated India in the final, they won the T20I World Cup 2024, ending an 11-year trophy drought. The final of the T20I World Cup 2024 saw India triumph over South Africa. Following this, Rahul Dravid’s coaching contract ended, and Rohit Sharma retired from the T20I format after the tournament victory.