Rahul Dravid, the head coach of India, voiced his conviction that the approaching ODI World Cup in 2023 is set to be a very tough and competitive event. Nonetheless, Rahul is bursting with confidence about his team’s prospects in the 2023 World Cup. It’s worth emphasizing that India’s journey will begin on October 8th, when they face Australia in their opening match.
Meanwhile, Dravid has the belief that the journey to the semifinals will be a very tough one, given his anticipation of a closely fought event. The fifty-year-old further noted that players from different teams are well adapted to the Indian conditions, courtesy of their participation in the Indian Premier League. Consequently, he predicts a vigorously waged struggle. Nevertheless, the former Indian cricketer maintains a great conviction in India’s possibilities in the forthcoming tournament.
“There are some really good teams in this tournament, but I think the whole thing of home advantage, especially in the sub-continent, has reduced to a large extent over the last 10–12 years because, you know, people come and play here so much, especially in tournaments like the IPL, where people come for two months and have been getting used to these conditions.”
“So it’s going to be a really close tournament, it’s going to be a tight tournament. We feel confident, we are really excited. As a coach, I’m really looking forward to it as well,” Dravid was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
Even though Rahul Dravid is hailed as one of the game’s icons, he hasn’t got the chance to lift the World Cup trophy himself. If he succeeds in clinching it this time, he’ll surely become a vital part of the tournament’s history. However, the former cricketer has made plain that his focus isn’t on making a lasting legacy as a coach. He highlighted that the next competition guarantees excitement, and both players and fans should make the most of it by just enjoying the event.
