The news about the appointment of Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian cricket team came as a breath of fresh air. Dravid, as a player, was known for his level-headedness, composure and equanimity when the going was tough for the Indian team. He was a player who never got perturbed or lost his mental balance in times of crisis, on or off the field. He transformed many test matches into a draw, which is why he had the moniker “The Wall”. He was handy as a wicket-keeper in the 2003 World Cup. Though a strict disciplinarian, Dravid mingles well with team members, particularly young players, who were his proteges in the under-19 team. Dravid’s stint as a coach has begun on a winning note as India vanquished the T20 WC runners-up New Zealand in the just concluded T-20 series. Wishing Dravid every in the days to come.
