NEW DELHI: On his last day as India's head coach, Rahul Dravid set a final goal for star batter Virat Kohli, shortly after the team clinched the T20 World Cup. Dravid urged Kohli to win the World Test Championship, referencing Kohli's already impressive collection of limited-overs global trophies, in a video shared by the ICC on Instagram.
"All three white ticked off, one red to go. Tick it," Dravid told Kohli, referring to Kohli's wins in the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and Champions Trophy. Dravid repeated warmly, "Go tick it."
Dravid concluded his tenure as India's coach on a high note after being appointed in 2021. India secured their second T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs, the first being in 2007 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
India's cricket achievements include ODI World Cup victories in 1983 and 2011, along with Champions Trophy titles in 2002 and 2013.
The celebratory video also featured Suryakumar Yadav, who made a remarkable catch to dismiss David Miller in the final. Yadav expressed his overwhelmed feelings, saying, "No feelings right now, I don't know what to say."
Pacer Arshdeep Singh proudly showed polaroid photos taken before and after the final, illustrating his belief in the team's success. "This is what belief can do," he said.
With India celebrating this significant achievement, the focus now shifts to future goals, inspired by the legacy of its cricketing legends.
1/10:T20 World Cup: Cricketers share emotional moments with loved ones
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2/10:Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh
<p>Indian skipper Rohit Sharma with his wife after winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.</p>AFP
3/10:Virat Kohli
<p>Virat Kohli proudly displaying his World T20 winner's medal over the phone. Kohli was also awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding innings of 76 runs in the final match.<br /></p>Reuters
4/10:Tabriz Shamsi
<p>South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi's wife, Khadija Shariff, was seen consoling him after South Africa fell short of winning their maiden T20 World Cup trophy.<br /></p>AP
5/10:Quinton de Kock
<p>Rishabh Pant was seen consoling South African keeper Quinton de Kock, who was sitting with his son, after his team failed to clinch the T20 World Cup trophy. De Kock has announced his retirement from T20I.<br /></p>Agencies
6/10:David Miller
<p>David Miller's wife, Camilla Miller, consoled him after he got out when his team needed 16 runs in the final over to make history as the first South African team to win the World Cup.<br /></p>Agencies
7/10:Rohit Sharma with family
<p>Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hugged his family as he announced his retirement from T20I matches. In his nine T20 World Cups, he has won the trophy twice, in 2007 and 2024.<br /></p>AFP
8/10:Jasprit Bumrah
<p>Indian pacer with his wife Sanjana Ganesan and son Angad</p>AFP
9/10:Rohit Sharma
<p>Indian skipper Rohit Sharma with Indian national flag and his daughter after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados.</p>AFP
