The Indian cricket team, between 2013 and 2021, came close to winning an ICC trophy multiple times but fell short. The BCCI appointed five-time IPL winner Rohit Sharma as captain and Rahul Dravid as head coach, and the move proved highly successful. Under their leadership, India reached the final of ODI World Cup on home soil last year and won the T20 World Cup 2024 final in West Indies.
After India's heartbreaking ODI World Cup final loss to Australia, Dravid decided not to extend his coaching tenure, but Rohit Sharma convinced him to stay on for the T20 World Cup.
Following India's historic victory in T20 WC Final, Dravid is now enjoying time with friends and family. At the recent CEAT Indian Cricket Awards, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. During his speech, a particular response to a question brought laughter to the entire hall.
When the anchor asked Rahul Dravid who he would like to see as the lead actor in a potential Bollywood biopic about him, Dravid humorously replied that if he received a good sum of money, he would prefer to do it himself. His response elicited laughter from everyone present in the hall.
Rahul Dravid has been a significant figure in Indian cricket, celebrated for his ability to bring stability to the team during challenging times. Known for rescuing India from difficult situations and maintaining calm and composure under pressure, Dravid earned immense respect throughout his playing career.
After retiring, Dravid transitioned into coaching, where he played a key role in developing the young talent who now form the backbone of the Indian team.
Following his departure from the national team's coaching role, Dravid is expected to return to the IPL, with reports suggesting he might become the coach of Rajasthan Royals for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. If the reports are true at all, a formal annoucement will be made by the franchise, most likely before IPL 2025 mega auction later this year in December.