Head coach of the Indian males’s cricket workforce Rahul Dravid gained the award for Coach of the Yr on the Sportstar Aces Awards 2024 held on the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Thursday.
“I’m really honoured to obtain the Sportstar Aces Coach of the Yr Award. As a coach, I don’t rating any runs, take any wickets, or any catches. Mainly, I’m counting on different individuals to make me look good. So I’d like to simply accept this award on behalf of the captain and the gamers who I’ve been privileged to work with over the past 12 months. It took the efforts of my help employees, our coaches, and all our community of pros for me to have the ability to carry out to one of the best of my skills,” Dravid mentioned in a video message.
The Indian cricket workforce scaled new heights in 2023, beneath the watch of Dravid. Earlier than reaching the ultimate of the ODI World Cup, the place they suffered a heartbreaking loss to Australia, Rohit Sharma and his males gained the Asia Cup in fashion, decimating Sri Lanka within the remaining. The workforce had additionally reached the ultimate of the World Check Championship in June, the place it was overwhelmed by Australia.
However with the rise of the likes of Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya, plus the approaching return of Rishabh Pant within the scheme of issues, it’s truthful to say that Dravid has ensured a powerful basis for the approaching years.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023
- Helped India qualify for the World Cup and World Check Championship remaining
- Coached India to record-extending eighth Asia Cup title
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