In an emotionally charged dressing room speech, Rahul Dravid expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian cricket team following their thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa to clinch the T20 World Cup 2024. Dravid singled out captain Rohit Sharma for a special thank you, acknowledging his pivotal role in the team’s success during his farewell speech.

“Bro thank you very much for making the call…”

“Rohit, your leadership and crucial calls have been instrumental,” Dravid said, his voice thick with emotion. “Bro thank you very much for making the call in November and asking me to continue,” he added for Rohit Sharma. He emphasized the collective effort and stellar performance of every team member, praising their dedication and resilience throughout the tournament.

The celebrations, which began immediately after the win, continued into the morning in Barbados, with the team reveling in their hard-earned victory.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗲-𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟! 🫡

The sacrifices, the commitment, the comeback 🏆

📽️ #TeamIndia Head Coach Rahul Dravid's emotional dressing room speech in Barbados 👌👌 #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/vVUMfTZWbc

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 2, 2024

A glance back and a look ahead

During the jubilant celebration, Dravid also took a moment to remind Virat Kohli of the one missing accolade in his illustrious career—the ICC World Test Championship trophy. Despite reaching the final twice, Kohli has yet to secure this particular title. “Virat, there’s still one more trophy to bring home,” Dravid encouraged, keeping the team’s focus on future goals.

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In recognition of their remarkable achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid to congratulate them. For Dravid, this victory is especially sweet as it marks his first senior men’s World Cup trophy in three attempts. Having been part of the team that lost to Australia in the 2003 final and then again as head coach when India was defeated by Australia at home, this triumph is a testament to his perseverance and commitment to Indian cricket.

With his head held high, Dravid’s emotional speech and the team’s celebrations underscore a historic moment for Indian cricket, setting the stage for even greater achievements in the future.