"As A Coach, Rahul Dravid Is Zero": Ex-Pakistan Star's Strong Take On India Great

10.06.2023 - 12:01 sports.ndtv.com

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali slammed the Indian team management for their decision making in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia.

Team India find themselves in a spot of bother with Australia in control of the proceedings at The Oval. Before the start of play on Day 4, India trailed Australia by 296 runs, after having conceded 469 runs in the first innings.

While ananlysing the match, Ali said India lost the match the moment when they decided to bowl. The 52-year-old also criticised India head coach Rahil Dravid, saying that the legendary batter is "zero as a coach". "I am a huge Rahul Dravid fan, have always been and will remain.

He is a class player, a legend. But as a coach, he is absolutely zero. You prepared turning pitches on India. Just answer me this.

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