Gautam Gambhir isn’t somebody, who exhibits emotion on or off the sector. However the brand new Workforce India head coach couldn’t management himself after he acquired a heartfelt message from Rahul Dravid, the person who he’s succeeding.
Rahul Dravid, whose tenure as India’s head coach ended after he guided the crew to the T20 World Cup triumph in West Indies, shared his insights to Gambhir and whereas wishing him the very best for the position, he requested his former teammate to “crack a smile,” as effectively.
“In essentially the most heated of occasions. Exhale, take a step again and even when it’s troublesome for you, crack a smile. No matter else occurs that can shock individuals. I want you the perfect, Gautam. And I’m certain you’ll take the Indian crew to even better heights,” Dravid mentioned in a voice message to Gambhir.
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Awestruck by the message, Gambhir, who will begin his stint with Workforce India as head coach on Saturday in opposition to Sri Lanka within the first T2OI, was visibly regarded emotional.
“Look, I don’t know the right way to react as a result of this message means a lot for me. And the reason being not as a result of it comes from the one who I’ve succeeded now, or taking on from however from an individual who I’ve regarded as much as after I was taking part in,” Gambhir mentioned within the video posted by the BCCI on X.
“I’ve at all times felt, I feel, and I’ve mentioned it in quite a lot of my interviews, I feel he’s essentially the most selfless cricketer I’ve truly ever performed with.
Pallekele: Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir throughout a follow session on the Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium, in Pallekele, Thursday, July 25, 2024. (PTI Photograph/Kunal Patil)
“Rahul bhai has finished something and every little thing that Indian cricket wanted of. So I feel there’s a lot to study from not just for me however for the subsequent technology and for the present technology as effectively. That how vital Indian cricket is. Not me, not people, however what Indian cricket is and I really feel, I feel I don’t get too emotional usually however I feel this message truly made me loads emotional, which usually I shouldn’t, but it surely’s an awesome message, hopefully, I can … It’s large sneakers to fill.
“Hopefully I can do it with absolute honesty, and transparency and hopefully I could make your complete nation and extra importantly the one who I’ve at all times regarded as much as, Rahul bhai proud.”
The curiosity
The video began with Gambhir asking the producer, “What are we as much as and what are we doing? That’s the very fact as a result of I needed to verify final night time as effectively. What precisely is it?”
He bought the reply, “We have now a particular message for you. Simply click on the spacebar.”
Then there was a silence and Rahul Dravid began his message by saying “Howdy Gautam and welcome to essentially the most thrilling job in our world, as coach of the Indian cricket crew.”
“It’s been three weeks since I ended my stint with the Indian crew in a way that was past my desires. Each in Barbados after which a number of days later in that unforgettable night in Mumbai,” mentioned Dravid.
“Greater than anything, I’ll treasure the recollections and friendships I made in my time with this squad. As you’re taking over the position of India coach, it’s what I want for you as effectively. I additionally hope that you’ve the provision of totally match gamers in each squad. Meals luck with that (smile).
“I additionally want you that little little bit of luck as you already know that each one of us coaches have to make us look that little bit wiser and smarter than we truly are.
“As your teammate, I noticed you giving all of it on the sector. As your batting companion and fellow fielder, I Noticed your resilience and your refusal to give up. Throughout many IPL seasons, I famous your need to win, your help to work with youthful gamers and your drive to extract the very best out of your crew on the crew.
“I understand how devoted and passionate you’re about Indian cricket and I’m certain you’ll deliver all these qualities into this new job. As you already know, the expectations might be excessive and the scrutiny might be intense, however even within the worst of occasions, you’ll by no means be alone. You should have the help of the gamers, your help workers, the leaders of the previous, the administration and always remember for whom you play. For the followers who’re very demanding however will at all times be behind the crew.”