India vs New Zealand: “Rahul Dravid very approachable, is only a phone call away” says opener, Mayank Agarwal

India vs New Zealand: “Rahul Dravid very approachable, is only a phone call away” says opener, Mayank Agarwal – Indian team opener Mayank Agarwal has lavished praise on new head coach Rahul Dravid suggesting that the former Indian captain is always available to the players. Dravid replaced Ravi Shastri as the new coach following the T20 World Cup and the upcoming series against New Zealand will mark his first assignment into the role. Agarwal, who has been named in the Test squad, is enjoying the opportunity with the legendary batsman during the series.

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India vs New Zealand: “Rahul Dravid very approachable, is only a phone call away” says opener, Mayank Agarwal

In an interview with PTI, Mayank Agarwal said he has had many memorable moments with Rahul Dravid and that he is excited to work with the former India captain. The Karnataka opener said, “There are a few points that I would want to talk to him about and he has been approachable. And it is not only now, even before, when we were part of India A, we could just pick up the phone and speak to him and share what was on our mind. He is very approachable that way.”

India vs New Zealand: “Rahul Dravid very approachable, is only a phone call away” says opener, Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal has been shunted down the pecking order with the emergence of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul as the preferred opening combination. Shubman Gill is also in the mix, meaning that the Karnataka star will have to put his best foot forward to force his way back into the side.

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India vs New Zealand: “Rahul Dravid very approachable, is only a phone call away” says opener, Mayank Agarwal

With Sharma rested, the onus will be on Agarwal to cement his place and the Punjab Kings star is looking forward to the two-match series after a good performance in the IPL. He said, “I am really looking forward to (the series) and I am really excited to be part of the team against New Zealand. I think, I was very happy with the way I have performed (in the IPL). I have really grown into the role that the team expected of me and I have been an aggressor upfront and whenever the opportunity presented; I looked to bat through the innings.