"Rahul Dravid Screamed And Cried": R Ashwin Reveals Unheard T20 World Cup Final Story

Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he really felt the moment when former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid hugged the ICC T20 World Cup and cried after leading Men in Blue to their first big trophy in 11 years in his final assignment as a coach. Dravid's stint with India as head coach ended as he lifted the T20 World Cup after beating South Africa in the final by seven runs on June 29. The legendary cricketer, who could not win a major ICC World Cup trophy as a player and captain, finally got his moment of redemption as his final international assignment with India as a coach turned out to be a massive success. Later in July, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir was announced as his successor, ready to start his era in the white-ball tour to Sri Lanka from July 27 onwards.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, "My moment was When Virat Kohli called Rahul Dravid and gave the cup... I saw him hug the cup and cry. Rahul Dravid screamed and cried. I saw him enjoy it. I felt that a lot."

Ravi Ashwin said - "My best Moment in T20 World Cup 2024 was when Virat Kohli called Rahul Dravid and gave the Trophy to celebrate, I saw him hug the Cup and cry. Rahul Dravid screamed & cried. I felt that a lot."(On Ashwin YT) pic.twitter.com/fxTAaVTAgf

Ashwin paid tribute to Dravid's success, despite criticism and setbacks he faced in his career as a player and a coach, like the 2007 50-over World Cup first round exit. Ashwin said that he knew how well he was doing for the team since last two three years and had changed its approach.

"I want to talk about a person who is sacred. 2007, 50-over World Cup. India gets knocked out. Rahul Dravid, the captain at that point in time. He does not captain the one-day side after