The greatest civilian award in India, the Bharat Ratna, should go to Rahul Dravid, according to legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar. After the Indian cricket team won the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies, Dravid’s time as the team’s head coach came to an end.
Gavaskar seeks Bharat Ratna for Rahul Dravid
“It would be apt if the Government of India honours Rahul Dravid with the Bharat Ratna, for that’s what he has truly been. Great player and captain of the country with famous away series wins in the West Indies when wins there really meant something and also win in England being only among the three Indian captains to have won a Test match series there, a wonderful talent groomer in his earlier role of the chairman of the National Cricket Academy and then as coach of the senior team.
“Dravid’s achievements have given joy across all party lines and across caste, creed, communities and brought untold happiness to the whole country. Surely, that deserves the highest accolade the country can give. C’mon everybody, please join me in asking the Government to recognise one of the greatest sons of India. Bharat Ratna, Rahul Sharad Dravid. Sounds terrific, doesn’t it?” wrote Gavaskar in his column for mid-day on Sunday.
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India’s great achievements during Dravid’s tenure
India accomplished many noteworthy accomplishments during his tenure as coach, including being runners up in the 2023 World Test Championship and the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup apart from being T20 World Cup champions. Additionally, the team emerged victorious in the Asia Cup in the same year.
Before taking on the position of senior team head coach, Dravid had already made a significant impact on Indian cricket. In addition to being the head coach of the Indian U19 team that won the 2018 U19 World Cup, he was the head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
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