'I saw him hug the cup and cry': Ashwin reveals his favourite moment from T20 World Cup victory

India made history in Barbados on June 29, 2024, when Rohit Sharma and his team lifted the T20 World Cup. They triumphed over South Africa by 7 runs, securing the World T20 title after more than 17 years. This victory also ended India's 11-year-long drought of ICC trophies, with head coach Rahul Dravid leading the team to success.

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Ashwin talks about his favourite moment from T20 World Cup 2024

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has finally shared his thoughts on India's T20 World Cup triumph in the West Indies. Ashwin revealed that his favorite moment was when Virat Kohli handed the T20 World Cup trophy to head coach Rahul Dravid, who hugged Kohli and broke into tears. This emotional moment, according to Ashwin, stands out as his most cherished memory from the victory.

"My moment was when Virat Kohli called Rahul Dravid and gave the cup... I saw him hug the cup and cry. Rahul Dravid screamed and cried. I saw him enjoy it. I felt that a lot," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.  

R Ashwin also reckoned that Rahul Dravid was scared being at the helm of another campaign in the Caribbean, for the team under his captaincy had made a group-stage exit in the 2007 ODI World Cup.

"I want to talk about a sacred person. (In) 2007, (the) 50-over World Cup. India gets knocked out. Rahul Dravid (was) the captain then. He does not captain the one-day side after that," he said.

"He has been with the Indian team. If something does not go well, if the Indian team goes out, or if they lose a match, immediately they ask what Dravid is doing." 

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Ashwin also acknowledged the hard work done by Dravid during his stint as India coach, saying he brought balance to the team and changed in approach.

"I know what he has been doing with this team for the past two to three years. I know how balanced he has been. I know how hard he has worked to change this approach," Ashwin said.

"I know what he has given each of his players. Even when he is just sitting at home, he has been planning how to do this and that," he added.

Under Rahul Dravid, India reached the finals of the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup but lost to Australia on both occasions.

(With PTI inputs)