The Reason Why Dravid Refused The Post Of India’s Coach Will Increase Your Respect For Him

57 people had applied for the post of India’s new cricket coach of which, 21 were shortlisted. It took a lot of consideration on the part of the Cricket Advisory Committee in Kolkata before they finally zeroed in on the legendary leg-spinner, Anil Kumble.

Although, Anil Kumble would surely make a great coach for the Indian cricket team, it turns out that Rahul Dravid was the first choice.

“I requested Rahul Dravid to coach the Indian team. He didn’t say no, but said that he will work for the junior team. That is the good thing about Dravid. He didn’t go for the senior team post, big money and all. He wanted to work for the junior cricketers and not the senior team,”

said BCCI president, Anurag Thakur. He also said that although he was offered big money, he declined the offer.

 

“I can only do short-term assignments, I can’t stay away from home for long periods of time, short assignments suit me better,” is what Dravid had to say to Thakur when approached for the post.

Dravid has received immense success as the coach of the under 19 Indian Cricket Team. He led them to the World Cup finals this year.

He wants to continue doing what he does best, and we are proud of him for that. Money, fame or power, nothing could lure him from doing what he wants to do. He is coaching the future cricket stars, and we wish him all the best for that!

Never been in the rat race, never going to be!

News Source: Zee News