India’s Head Coach Rahul Dravid Discusses Adaptability Ahead of T20 World Cup Final
NEW DELHI: As India gears up to face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, Head Coach Rahul Dravid emphasized the importance of adapting to varying surfaces. Reflecting on their previous experience playing on the challenging Barbados pitch, Dravid highlighted the advantages of familiarity.
“Yeah, I mean, just the fact that we’ve played a game in Barbados is nice. It’s nice that we have that familiarity of having played on that surface in the past,” Dravid said in a pre-match media briefing. However, he added a note of caution, stating, “But again, I think it’s very hard to… We’re not going to get exactly the same wicket that we got last time. I mean, it can be different, right?”
The Indian team’s adaptability has been a key factor in their success throughout the tournament. Dravid commended the squad for their ability to adjust to various conditions in locations like New York, St. Lucia, and Barbados.
“I think what’s really important is that we’ve done really well as a group. This whole tournament we have shown the ability to adapt, to recognize what is a good score. We played very differently in New York, then we played in St. Lucia, then we played even in Barbados,” Dravid explained.
India’s resilience in posting competitive totals on challenging pitches was evident in their semifinal match against Guyana where they scored 171 runs on a low-bounce surface. This adaptability will be crucial as they face South Africa, a team that also overcame their semifinal hurdle in the World Cup.
With a history of rising to diverse challenges, India’s team is prepared for an exciting clash against South Africa in the upcoming final.
