T20 World Cup: India coach Rahul Dravid needs gamers to smash it forward of sport in opposition to Pakistan

India coach Rahul Dravid has stated that he needs his gamers to smash it forward of their sport in opposition to Pakistan. Team India are set to lock horns with rivals Pakistan in a heavyweight conflict within the Super-12 stage of the continuing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia. 

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 23, 2022 11:46 IST

Dravid says India-Pakistan video games performed in good spirit (PTI)

By India Today Web Desk: India coach Rahul Dravid has stated that he needs his gamers to smash it forward of their sport in opposition to Pakistan. Team India are set to lock horns with rivals Pakistan in a heavyweight conflict within the Super-12 stage of the continuing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

Speaking in an ICC video, the previous India batter stated he does not need any partitions and needs his gamers to smash it on the T20 World Cup.

“No, no walls. We just want players to smash it,” stated Dravid.

The India coach stated he actually enjoys teaching on this format as it’s quick, and it challenges and frustrates you.

“Just the way data and technology is being used now in the game, you have to stay abreast of it and ensure a way in which you can pass on that message to your players. I really enjoy coaching in this format. It is quick, fast. It challenges you, tests you, and frustrates you,” Dravid added.

The 49-year-old stated the eagerness for the sport is large in each India and Pakistan and that provides to the event.

“There’s a passion for the sport in the subcontinent. Indians and Pakistanis living in so many parts of the world watch this game. It’s a great occasion for them to just be able to watch a game of cricket between these two great countries. Everyone recognizes that this game is followed by so many people all over the world. That’s something that maybe adds a little bit of spice to the game. Other than that, I think the teams get along with each other very well,” stated Dravid.

He went on to say that he and the crew realizes that any crew can come on high on a given day, so you have to be on high of your sport.

“In T20I cricket, margins are so small. You cannot go into every game thinking about the past. You can take confidence from it. But you got to realize that irrespective of who you are playing, they can beat you on that day and you have got to be at the top of your game,” Dravid added.

Finally, the India coach stated the video games between India and Pakistan have been performed in good spirit, regardless of their rivalry.

“I think that games have been played in really good spirit to be honest with you,” stated Dravid.

India will face Pakistan earlier than enjoying the Netherlands on October 27 within the Super-12 stage of the continuing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

Edited By:

Rounaq Sehrawat

Published On:

Oct 23, 2022