Amidst the applause and cheers, Dravid asked the young players to lower their bats, a gesture that underscored his grounded nature and respect for the game and its future stars. In a heartwarming and memorable farewell, Rahul Dravid, the iconic cricketer and recently crowned World Cup-winning coach, received a guard of honour from budding cricketers at a local academy in Bengaluru. This moment came just days after India's triumphant victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, marking a poetic end to Dravid's illustrious tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team.
A post shared by SIX Cricket Community (@six_cricket_community) A post shared by SIX Cricket Community (@six_cricket_community) Also Read: Wimbledon 2024: Meet Daniil Medvedev's Wife Daria Medvedeva - In Pics The Guard of Honour: A Gesture of Respect and Admiration The atmosphere was electric as Dravid entered the academy grounds. Young cricketers lined up, their bats raised high in a gesture of respect, creating a tunnel of honour for the cricketing legend. The coaching staff joined in with rousing applause, celebrating Dravid's remarkable contributions to Indian cricket both as a player and a coach.
In true Dravid fashion, humility prevailed. Amidst the applause and cheers, Dravid asked the young players to lower their bats, a gesture that underscored his grounded nature and respect for the game and its future stars. This moment was captured in a viral video that has since taken social media by storm, exemplifying .
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