Rahul Dravid Opens Up About the Emotions Behind his Jubilant Celebration after T20 World Cup Victory: 'I strive to maintain control...'

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid spoke about his joyous celebration after leading the Men in Blue to victory in the T20 World Cup. Dravid, who did not win a World Cup title as a captain during his playing days, concluded his coaching tenure with the Indian team on a high note with the T20 WC trophy in hand. Under his guidance, India also reached the finals of the World Test Championship 2023 and the ODI World Cup 2023. However, it was in Barbados where his wait finally came to an end as Rohit Sharma and his team defeated South Africa in the final to lift the coveted trophy.

Dravid, who is known as Mr Cool for his calm and composed nature on and off the field, let his emotions out while lifting the T20 World Cup trophy. It was senior batter Virat Kohli who gave the trophy to Dravid after winning the title, and the latter broke into a childlike celebration to enjoy the massive feat. Before the start of the WC, Dravid announced that it was going to be his final assignment as India's head coach, and the players gave him a perfect farewell.

Talking about his jubilant celebration, Dravid said it was not pre-planned, but after the win, he felt happy for the entire team and the support staff who worked hard alongside him to achieve glory in Barbados.

"You don't plan these things. In most times, I try to keep my emotions in check as a coach and you are expected to do that. But at that time, I felt really happy for the team. I felt happy for the boys. I felt happy for the support staff. So many people who had worked really hard along with me," Dravid told Star Sports.

The legendary batter further talked about his tenure and the tournaments where India came close to getting trophies but lost in the semifinal and final.

"I had been with the team for 2.5-3 years and we had come close a few times, whether it be the semifinals of the last T20 World Cup in Australia, the World Test Championship final or the 50-over World Cup final in India, and we were just not able to cross the line in those critical moments. In those situations you need a little bit of luck, a little bit of destiny to work your way and that day it was with us," he stated in the same conversation.

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