Rahul Dravid To Virat Kohli: 'One Red To Go' After T20 World Cup Triumph
India's head coach Rahul Dravid was seen sharing an emotional message with Virat Kohli after their T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. The heartfelt moment came as India celebrated their triumph over South Africa by 7 runs in the final match on June 29 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.
After the win, Dravid congratulated Kohli and urged him to aim for the World Test Championship, the only major trophy missing from his collection. Dravid said to Kohli, "All three white ticked off, one red to go, tick it," referring to the World Test Championship.
Kohli had previously won the ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013. Despite playing in five editions of the T20 World Cup, it took him 12 years to finally lift the trophy. His crucial knock of 76 (59) was instrumental in securing India's victory.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a video on Instagram showing the Indian team's dressing room celebrations. Captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah were seen entering the room, followed by players posing with the trophy. Kohli was captured kissing the silverware with a broad smile.
After taking photos with the trophy, Kohli exchanged a high-five with Dravid, who shared some encouraging words with him. This moment marked a significant achievement for both men, especially for Dravid as a coach.
A Long-Awaited Victory
This victory ended an 11-year ICC Trophy drought for India and secured their second T20 World Cup title. It was a momentous occasion for Indian cricket fans and players alike.
Dravid had an emotional moment after winning the T20 World Cup as coach. In 2007, he led India in the 50-over World Cup where they were eliminated in the group stages. Winning this title completed a circle for Dravid, who finally tasted ICC success as a coach.
The win not only added another feather to Kohli's cap but also brought immense joy to Indian cricket supporters worldwide. The team's hard work and determination paid off as they celebrated this historic achievement together.
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