'The Wall returns to rebuild' - Twitter delighted after BCCI appoints Rahul Dravid as Team India head coach

Rahul Dravid is all set to succeed Ravi Shastri as Team India’s head coach post the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. He will take over the responsibility of the team from the upcoming home series against New Zealand. The Cricket Advisory Committee of the BCCI comprising Sulakshana Naik, the former India Women wicketkeeper, and former India speedster RP Singh took this decision.

After Dravid had formally applied for the post, it was a mere formality as the board was unlikely to look past him. Renowned as ‘The Wall’ for his incredible resilience on the field, Dravid has been one of the most celebrated and respected cricketers of the country. His contributions in the field of coaching have also fetched him admiration and respect from all around the cricketing fraternity.

Rahul Dravid has been instrumental in guiding younger talents to success

Recognizing young talents and grooming them to their best potential is arguably one of the most herculean tasks. Dravid started his coaching career with the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals in the year 2014. After his stint with the Royals, he took charge as the head coach of the India U19 and India A teams.

In his maiden stint as the Under 19 coach, he guided the team exceptionally well as they finished as the runners-up in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2016. Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, and Washington Sundar were some of the intriguing talents that had come to the limelight for the first time then. Dravid then worked hard on the youngsters and helped them exude their dominance at the biggest stage.

The team that included the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Shivam Mavi went on to taste the ICC trophy glory. Under the watchful eyes of Dravid, the team lifted the U19 World Cup in 2018. He then also took the charge as the Director of Cricket Operations at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore in 2019 wherein he has been instrumental in shaping the careers of the budding cricketers.

Now that he is all set to take the responsibility of team India as the head coach, the cricket fraternity and fans are all overwhelmed.

Here is how Twitter reacted after Rahul Dravid’s appointed as team India’s head coach:

Congratulations Rahul Bhai. Wishing you the best of luck and hoping #TeamIndia reaches even more heights in your tenure as Coach #RahulDravid https://t.co/aVO3P2Vnhn

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) November 3, 2021

I think Rahul Dravid is going to make a fantastic head coach for #India …

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 3, 2021

Congratulations Rahul Dravid for becoming the coach of Indian Men’s Cricket Team. Indian players will be hugely benefitted with his vast experience. Wishing him the very best to take Indian cricket to greater heights.

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 3, 2021

Wishing Rahul Dravid all the best in his journey as India’s head coach.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) November 3, 2021

Rahul Dravid is the new head coach of Indian team. He will start with home series against New Zealand.#IND#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/0DdDRZlcm2

— Ajit Singh (@ajitsingh0902) November 3, 2021

Rahul Dravid Era from November 17th in Indian cricket. pic.twitter.com/oUlVq33RUr

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 3, 2021

The wall returns to rebuild. 🙌🏻#Rahuldravid

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) November 3, 2021

No more understated. Welcome aboard, the trophy time for Indian cricket in white-ball cricket is upon us. https://t.co/BLBKwQJALl

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 3, 2021

Congratulations !
Looking forward to a brilliant innings 🔥🇮🇳#Rahuldravid https://t.co/lWwKG25wjQ

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) November 3, 2021

Congrats Rahul Dravid. New Head coach of the Indian team.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 3, 2021

Welcome to the Rahul Dravid era
May his reign begin 💙
Only good news in very long time, my heart, my man. pic.twitter.com/T6wBVariV3

— Shrutika Gaekwad (@Shrutika_33_) November 3, 2021