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Former Indian batter Ajay Jadeja has a request for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after they appointed him as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. Jadeja wants BCCI to let Dravid use his vision instead of giving him any directives. The Jamnagar-born cricketer feels that he is the perfect role model for discipline and dedication. Also, if given a free hand, the Indian team can benefit from it.
‘Go with his vision’
“If there’s a role model of discipline and dedication, it’s Rahul Dravid. You want a lot of things from a coach, but discipline and dedication are probably the two prime things. It will be interesting to see who will make the next T20 captain - Rahul Dravid or [the selectors]. There’s no doubt in his praise but when someone becomes an Indian coach, if you don’t let him work or don’t use his vision then it’s all redundant, anyone can be a coach in that way,” Jadeja told Cricbuzz.
“So, if you have brought Rahul Dravid, the biggest name, then at least go with his vision. This is my request to the board… If a man like Rahul Dravid has joined then please, please move alongside his vision, understanding, and dedication, don’t tell him how to run the team,” a 50-year-old added.
Dravid who was formerly the coach of India’s U-19 squad has been praised for nurturing the young talent of the team. The 48-year-old has groomed players like Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Aggarwal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and others. He was also coached India’s Under-18 World Cup 2018-winning team led by Shaw.
Known as ‘The Wall’ of Indian cricket, Dravid was appointed as the head coach of Indian cricket on November 3, 2021. The 48-year-old Karnataka legend will succeed Ravi Shastri as the new head coach. Shastri’s tenure will expire after the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. Dravid will take the charge as the new coach starting with the home series against New Zealand with his eyes on winning the first ICC Trophy after 2013.
