Mumbai: Former India batsman VVS Laxman He feels the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka is an opportunity for Rahul Dravid to make him a future champion.
There will be three ODIs and three T20 matches between Sri Lanka and India from July 13. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been made the vice-captain. Shikhar Dhawan He will lead the team which will be coached by former captain Dravid.
Laxman said it would also be an opportunity for Dravid to prove himself as a coach and that his experience would only help the young players during the Sri Lanka tour.
“I don’t think there is any pressure. This is an opportunity for Rahul Dravid to prove himself as a coach. We all know his contribution towards Indian cricket, as a player and as someone else. , who (Team India’s) bench strength – as India A coach and director of the National Cricket Academy,” Laxman said on Star Sports’ show Game Plan.
“I think this is an opportunity for him to make him a future champion for Indian cricket. It is not necessary that everyone gets a chance to play in this tournament.
“But just spending time with Rahul and sharing his experiences – which he has already done with these players in the team – will enhance his future and the growth of Indian cricketers,” he added.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared an anecdote from the 2007 World Cup, describing how Dravid always keeps his players in a positive mindset.
“It’s all about comfort. You do better with a coach or a captain you’re comfortable playing with. What Rahul bhai brings is – clear communication. Even when he’s an Indian He was the leader of the cricket team, if anyone had any problem, he could just go to them and talk about it very openly,” Irfan said.
“I remember one incident – when we lost the 2007 (ODI) World Cup – we were in West Indies and he came up to me and Mahendra Singh Dhoni and said, ‘Look, I know we are all upset, let’s go’ A movie. We went to see the movie and then we had half an hour to ask him something.
“He said, yes, we lost this World Cup, we wanted to make a difference, but it’s not the end of it, life’s too big, we’ll be back tomorrow. He’s that kind of character. He’s always me I want to keep the cricketer in a positive mindset. If unfortunately someone gets out of form (in Sri Lanka), he will be the first person to guide him and give him confidence.”
choice of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav He is also in the white-ball team and many more youngsters are looking to make their debut for India in the Sri Lanka series.
There will be three ODIs and three T20 matches between Sri Lanka and India from July 13. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been made the vice-captain. Shikhar Dhawan He will lead the team which will be coached by former captain Dravid.
Laxman said it would also be an opportunity for Dravid to prove himself as a coach and that his experience would only help the young players during the Sri Lanka tour.
“I don’t think there is any pressure. This is an opportunity for Rahul Dravid to prove himself as a coach. We all know his contribution towards Indian cricket, as a player and as someone else. , who (Team India’s) bench strength – as India A coach and director of the National Cricket Academy,” Laxman said on Star Sports’ show Game Plan.
“I think this is an opportunity for him to make him a future champion for Indian cricket. It is not necessary that everyone gets a chance to play in this tournament.
“But just spending time with Rahul and sharing his experiences – which he has already done with these players in the team – will enhance his future and the growth of Indian cricketers,” he added.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared an anecdote from the 2007 World Cup, describing how Dravid always keeps his players in a positive mindset.
“It’s all about comfort. You do better with a coach or a captain you’re comfortable playing with. What Rahul bhai brings is – clear communication. Even when he’s an Indian He was the leader of the cricket team, if anyone had any problem, he could just go to them and talk about it very openly,” Irfan said.
“I remember one incident – when we lost the 2007 (ODI) World Cup – we were in West Indies and he came up to me and Mahendra Singh Dhoni and said, ‘Look, I know we are all upset, let’s go’ A movie. We went to see the movie and then we had half an hour to ask him something.
“He said, yes, we lost this World Cup, we wanted to make a difference, but it’s not the end of it, life’s too big, we’ll be back tomorrow. He’s that kind of character. He’s always me I want to keep the cricketer in a positive mindset. If unfortunately someone gets out of form (in Sri Lanka), he will be the first person to guide him and give him confidence.”
choice of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav He is also in the white-ball team and many more youngsters are looking to make their debut for India in the Sri Lanka series.
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