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New Delhi . Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid has managed to take Indian cricket to new heights not only among the players but also as a coach. In both his captaincy and coaching, he won many exciting and memorable matches to Team India. Recently, Team India created history by winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title. This victory certainly caused enthusiasm for Indian cricket lovers. But despite this, Rahul Dravid still has some bitter memories in his mind, which he always feels like a tight.

The most memorable and bitter moments for him were 1997 Barbados Test and 2003 World Cup final. These were two occasions when India was standing at the threshold of victory, but in the end the victory slipped from hand. These defeats not only affected Team India, but Dravid always gave up an incompleteness.

Barbados Test, 1997 talk

Talking about Barbados Test, 1997, this was the third Test, which was played in West Indies. At that time India had to score only 120 runs to win in the second innings. The team tried with full enthusiasm, but was all out for 80 runs. Dravid later referred to the match, saying that if the last wicket had added 50-60 more runs, India could not only win the match, but could also lead a 1-0 lead in the series. He also stated that Barbados’ pitch and weather conditions greatly impressed the team’s performance. This defeat has always created a feeling of “what would happen” for him.

2003 World Cup final remembers

At the same time, the 2003 World Cup final became another bitter memory for Dravid. India won the toss and decided to bowl first. This was strategically the right step, but Australia performed well and defeated India by 125 runs. In that tournament, India played great cricket in the entire campaign under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly, but the defeat in the final left everything incomplete. It was a necklace for Dravid, which still leaves a deep impression in his mind.

Cricket is not just a game of technology and capacity

Because of these two defeats, Dravid always realized that cricket is not just a game of technology and ability, but is also a game of decision making according to mental strength, correct strategy and circumstances. The Barbados Test and the 2003 World Cup final taught him that both victory and defeat plays an important role in the mental development of a player and coach.

Despite this, the victory of the T20 World Cup 2024 made Indian cricket proud. Dravid recognized the team’s weaknesses as coaches, strategized and prepared the players mentally. This victory proves the success of his coaching. But it is also true that he always remembers the memories of these two old defeats, because these were occasions when the victory was very close.

Rahul Dravid’s visit is inspiring

This journey of Rahul Dravid shows that greatness is not only from victory, but also from defeat and challenge. These experiences make them more mature and inspire Team India to take new heights in future. The defeat of Barbados and the 2003 World Cup final taught him that every moment in cricket matters and the real value of success is understood when the player or coach goes through difficult situations.