Published: Jan 06, 2016, 10:32 AM (IST)
Edited: Jan 22, 2016, 09:52 PM (IST)
Rahul Dravid admitted that coaching India’s Under-19 team has been the most satisfying job he has done since his international retirement three years ago. “It’s been it a great journey – fun, exciting, and enjoyable Of all the things I’ve done since I retired two-three years ago, I think coaching has been the most satisfying. It gives me a chance to work in an environment that I’m comfortable in and also get to see what the next generation is like and what kind of talent is coming through,” Dravid went on to add. The upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup which will be hosted by Bangladesh in less than a month from now is his first challenge as a coach. READ: Rahul Dravid: Coaching India U-19 is really helping young people
According to Times of India, on being asked which player is the most talented of the Under-19 lot, Dravid suggested that each and every player is very talented because one cannot make it to India’s U-19 team without having the capability. “Each one of the 30 that was shortlisted at one point of time has great potential. Which one of them will go on to play for India is hard to tell, because this is the start of their journey. There are a lot of steps to taken from here. Everyone will face challenges. They all have an equal chance to play for India and each of them is a talented and exciting player,” former Indian skipper said.
The U-19 Indian coach is particularly not worried about the result as he thinks that the World Cup is a process of learning, growing and improving as a young cricketer. “We’ve played well in the two tournaments in the lead-up to the World Cup, so yes, I’m relatively confident. If we keep doing that, and play well, we’ll end up with the right kind of result,” Dravid added. READ: Sarfaraz Khan, Armaan Jaffer excited to train under Rahul Dravid
