India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hailed head coach Rahul Dravid for playing down '#DoItForDravid' campaign ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa at Kensington Oval, Barbados. The #DoItForDravid started trending on social media after India beat defending champions England in the semifinal. Coincidentally, Dravid faced his worst phase as captain when India got knocked out of ODI World Cup 2007 at group stage. Dravid's
"It's totally against it, I'm person and my values. I don't really believe in this 'Do it for somebody'. I love that quote about somebody asking somebody else, 'Why do you want to climb Mount Everest?' and he says 'I want to climb Mount Everest because it's there'. I want to win this World Cup because it's there. It's not for anyone," Dravid told Star Sports.
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Ashwin against narratives around one person
Dravid’s tenure will end with India's T20 World Cup 2024 final irrespective of the result. Ashwin took to X to express that building it for one person can be the worst thing in a team sport.
"Narratives of building it up for someone in a team sport is the worst thing that can happen for a healthy team environment. I know this man really well and despite being offered the narrative, he turns it down in a classy manner. Let's fight once more," Ashwin wrote on 'X'.
Dravid backs Kohli
Dravid also backed Indian opener Virat Kohli who is yet to play a big knock in the ongoing tournament. He is happy with Kohli’s attitude in the field.
“You know with Virat, the thing is, when you play a slightly high risk brand of cricket there can be times when it doesn't come off. Even today, I thought he hit a really good 6 to set the tempo but he was just unlucky that the ball seamed a little bit more. But I love the intent, I love the way he went about doing it. It sets a good example for the group as well if he's willing to do it. And you know, for some reason, I don't want to jinx it but I think there's a big one coming up. I'm just loving his attitude and that he's committing himself on the field - I think he deserves it,” said the 51-year-old.
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