Batsman Sunil Gavaskar feels Rahul Dravid will deal with his new duty as the top coach of the Indian group in the identical “safe and strong” method as he did along with his batting for the nation.
Dravid, one of many biggest cricketers to have performed for India, was appointed the top coach of the Indian group after Ravi Shastri’s tenure ended earlier this month.
“When he used to play, we used to think that as long as Rahul Dravid is at the crease, the Indian batting is safe and sound,” Gavaskar mentioned on Star Sports’ present ‘Follow the Blue’.
That is why I consider that the brand new duty of the top coach will fall on him, he’ll be capable to deal with it in the identical approach.
Highlighting the similarities between Rohit Sharma and Dravid, who took over as T20 captain from Virat Kohli, Gavaskar mentioned the 2 gamers would simply work effectively collectively.
“If you take a look at their two temperaments, they’re fairly comparable. Rohit is as calm as Rahul Dravid.
Gavaskar mentioned, ‘So I believe their relationship can be superb as each will perceive one another very effectively.
The three-match T20I sequence towards New Zealand beginning in Jaipur on Wednesday is Dravid and Sharma’s first project.
Virat Kohli has been rested for the sequence.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
