Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 07, 2024, 12:59 PM
Indian Cricket Team: Rahul Dravid started his tenure as the head coach of Team India in 2021, and under his leadership Indian cricket achieved many significant achievements. Under Dravid's coaching, the Indian team won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2023 Asia Cup, as well as played the finals of the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup. After these achievements, Dravid bid farewell to his post and was replaced by India's veteran cricketer Gautam Gambhir. After this change, Team India wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has shed light on the difference in the coaching styles of Dravid and Gambhir.Difference in coaching styles of Dravid and GambhirRishabh Pant recently revealed the difference in the coaching styles of Dravid and Gambhir in an interview on Geo Cinema. According to Pant, Rahul Dravid was a balanced coach who took a balanced approach with the game and the players. Under Dravid's coaching, the team performed in a stable and confident manner, which was the result of his balanced and strategic thinking.In contrast, Pant described Gautam Gambhir as a more aggressive coach. Under Gambhir's coaching, a one-sided approach to victory was seen. He tries to win at all costs and his coaching style shows more aggression and competition. Pant also clarified that both have their own strengths and weaknesses, and it depends on the player what kind of coaching style he wants to adopt.Rishabh Pant's Duleep Trophy performanceTalking about Rishabh Pant, he recently performed flop in the Duleep Trophy. After the fatal accident, Pant returned to international cricket from the T20 World Cup and also got a chance on the Sri Lanka tour. However, he could score only 7 runs in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy. Pant is now eyeing Test cricket, and is hoping to return to form in the Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19.Dravid's new role: Rajasthan Royals head coachRahul Dravid has returned to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after his retirement from Team India. He has decided to become the head coach of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season. This is his return to the IPL after 9 years, and it will be interesting to see what kind of strategies Dravid adopts in his new role and what direction he takes Rajasthan Royals in.ConclusionThis change in coaching styles of Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir signals a new direction for Indian cricket. From Dravid's balanced and stable approach to Gambhir's aggressive and win-oriented style, this change has brought a new challenge and opportunity for cricket lovers and players. Rishabh Pant's revelations about these two coaches help us understand this change and show what the new chapter of Indian cricket holds.