IND vs SA, 2024 T20 World Cup Final: R Ashwin Lauds Rahul Dravid For Turning Down Social Media Campaign About Him [Video]

IND vs SA, 2024 T20 World Cup Final: India’s veteran spinner R. Ashwin praised Rahul Dravid for dismissing the ‘Do it for Dravid’ campaign just before the final clash. The atmosphere in the Indian dressing room was expected to be highly emotional as it marked Rahul Dravid’s last day as Team India’s head coach. A campaign circulating on social media, #DoItForDravid, emphasized that the Men in Blue should win the tournament to honour Dravid for his contributions as the team’s coach.

Ashwin took to his official X account to commend Dravid for dismissing the campaign in a classy manner. He revealed that the buildup to the final was quite intense and praised Dravid for not amplifying it. Under Dravid’s guidance, the Rohit Sharma-led side qualified for the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal and reached three consecutive ICC finals. However, Dravid has yet to experience winning a World Cup as a head coach. The Men in Blue aim to …