‘Waah, Rahul’: Dravid speaks Urdu at press conference, then praises himself

Team India begins its T20 campaign in the 2024 World Cup with the first match against giant killers Ireland. Although Rohit Sharma & Co. are among the tournament favorites, coach Rahul Dravid is wary of taking any team lightly in the shortest format of the game. Speaking to the media on the eve of the competition, Dravid admitted that no team should be taken lightly in T20 cricket. During his conversation with reporters, however, Dravid spoke his mind in ‘Urdu’ and began praising himself for the effort, while bursting into laughter.

“Iss format mein, ye format hi yehi hai ki aap kisiko nazarandaaz ya lightly nahi le sakte (This format itself is such that you simply cannot ignore anyone or look down on them),” said Dravid.

“Waah! Not bad. Well done, Rahul!” he said before leaving himself and the press in splits. Here is the video:

The 2024 T20 World Cup would be Rahul Dravid’s final assignment as head coach of the Indian national team, with the legendary cricketer set to bow out after the conclusion of the tournament. During the press conference, Indian captain Rohit Sharma revealed that he did his best to make Dravid extend his stay, but the latter has other responsibilities to fulfill.

“I tried to convince him to stay, but obviously there are a lot of things he needs to take care of too. But yes, I personally enjoyed the time I spent with him. the same. It’s been great working with him and I hope… I’m not going to say anything, in fact, I’m not going to say anything,” he told reporters at the press conference.

The search for Dravid’s replacement continues, although no formal appointment has yet taken place. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir is said to be leading the race at the moment.