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Published 14:37 IST, July 6th 2024

'It's something I'll miss': Rahul Dravid Leaves Heartfelt Tribute For Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli

BCCI released a farewell video of Rahul Dravid and in it he has expressed his gratitude towards team and on his way out he spared more words on Kohli & Sharma.

Rahul Dravid on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma | Image: BCCI/ICC

Rahul Dravid's tenure as the head coach of Team India has finally come to an end. Dravid would go down as one of the finest coaches of Team India as under his lead, the team made it to the final of each of the top-end competitions of all three formats. The luck did not favour India in the WTC and ODI World Cup final, but the team fought their way through to win the T20 World Cup of 2024. BCCI has released a farewell video of Rahul Dravid and in it he has expressed his gratitude towards the team and on his way out he spared a few more words about the batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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Rahul Dravid on working with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Dravid stated that he enjoyed working with captain Rohit Sharma and pleased to see him evolve as a match-winner for India. He admitted that he'll miss Rohit after the bond he as the captain and him as the coach have formed.

"I have really enjoyed working with Rohit (Sharma). He is someone whom I knew as a young boy and I just want to grow him as a person and grow as a leader in Indian cricket and what someone like him wanted to contribute to the team over the last 10-12 years, both as a player and now as a leader. It's been a real tribute to him and the effort and time that he has put in."

"I have really enjoyed seeing his commitment and care to the team just to try and get the environment right where everyone feels safe, enjoys themselves while it's a very competitive and professional environment, it's something I'll miss and some of his connections and with Rohit," said Dravid.

"Fascinated" is the word Rahul Dravid used to define the experience of him working with Virat Kohli.

"Someone like Virat (Kohli). Just a couple of series with him as a captain and just a couple of test matches, but I was getting to know him as well, just to see how he goes about his business and professionalism that he continues to display, his desire to improve and get better. It's been fascinating for me to watch," said Dravid.

Updated 14:55 IST, July 6th 2024

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