Rahul Dravid, India’s former head coach, has shed light on the team’s strategy to maintain a positive team dynamic throughout the 2023 ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup campaigns. Dravid emphasized the importance of consistency in approach, which he believes played a pivotal role in India’s success in the T20 World Cup.
“We ran a fantastic campaign in the one-day World Cup,” Dravid said. “We dominated, won the games we needed to, and played the way we wanted to.”
Despite the heartbreaking defeat to Australia in the ODI World Cup final, Dravid maintained that the team had done everything they could in terms of preparation and execution.
“We didn’t want to change anything,” Dravid said. “We wanted to create the same energy, the same vibe, and the same team atmosphere that we had in the ODI World Cup.”
Dravid also acknowledged the passion and support of the Indian fans during the World Cup.
“To travel all over this country and experience the joy and passion of the fans was phenomenal,” he said. “I’ve never been a part of a World Cup as a player in India, but just the experience as a coach to go from city to city and see what this game meant to the people of this country was incredible.”
While Dravid acknowledged that Australia were the better team in the ODI World Cup final, he praised the team’s overall performance in the tournament.
“We came unstuck in the final, but that can happen in sport,” he said. “Australia played better cricket than us on the day, and congratulations to them.”
Dravid’s strategic leadership and focus on maintaining a positive team environment were key factors in India’s success in the T20 World Cup. His approach serves as a valuable lesson for teams looking to achieve success in major tournaments.
