'Win the T20 World Cup for Rahul Dravid': Virender Sehwag's epic message for Team India

Rohit Sharma with Rahul Dravid© BCCI

Team India is all set to take on defending champions England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday in Guyana. Rohit Sharma and co had a brilliant run in the group stage and Super 8s, where they remained undefeated. India will now aim to avenge their 2022 semi-final loss to England and advance to the final of the tournament. Landing this World Cup title will be a special moment for India as it will not only end an 11-year ICC trophy drought but also give a special farewell gift to their head coach Rahul Dravid.

Dravid is all set to end his coaching duties after the conclusion of the ongoing World Cup. Popularly known as ‘The Wall’ during his playing days, Dravid contributed immensely to the success of the Indian team. However, the one thing that remains elusive in his tally is an ICC title.

Recently, former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag said that Rohit and his team should win the ongoing World Cup for their coach, just like the team did in 2011 for the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

“We played the 2011 World Cup for Sachin Tendulkar. So, this T20 World Cup can be for Rahul Dravid. At least as a coach, he can win the World Cup and get the World Cup winner badge, which he didn’t do. I won’t be able to do that as a player,” Sehwag told Cricbuzz.

Team India’s last Super 8 match was against Australia, where they brutally defeated Mitchell Marsh and co to seal the semi-final berth. The match belonged entirely to skipper Rohit Sharma, who scored a brilliant knock of 92 off 41 balls and won the player of the match award.

“I have never seen better entertainment than this in this World Cup. I expected him to be present in the side only for the first six overs. But he batted even after the game of power, and look what he has done. He has made our hearts happy, what more do you want?” Sehwag said.

Besides India and England, South Africa and Afghanistan have also qualified for the semi-finals. Their semi-final will also be played on Thursday (IST) in Trinidad.

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