Rahul Dravid visits the Team Canada locker room. The gesture wins the Internet – Watch

The T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Canada was abandoned due to a wet outfield, but an interaction between head coach Rahul Dravid and the stars of the Canadian cricket team is went viral on social media. The match was canceled without any action, meaning that at the end of Canada’s run in the competition, India advanced to the Super 8. Once the match was abandoned, India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, went to the Canada dressing room where he was introduced. with an official jersey with the signatures of all team members. Dravid also gave a speech for all cricketers.

“Thank you very much. I want to recognize and appreciate the fantastic contribution that you have made to this tournament. I think we all recognize the struggles and challenges that you all have to go through to be able to play this sport,” Dravid said. in his speech to the stars of the Canadian cricket team in Florida.

Motivational words from Rahul Dravid for Team Canada in their locker room.

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Dravid also recalled his time in Scotland and spoke about the difficulties of being an “associated nation”.

“It’s not easy. I understand that I played as a cricketer for Scotland a long time ago, I think, in 2003. So I know that the fight is for an associated country. But honestly, you are a great source of inspiration for everyone. We have to show that we really love the game. The kind of sacrifices you are willing to make to play this tournament is to keep it going. I’m sure you inspire them. young boys and girls to be able to play this sport, I think it’s great for world cricket,” he added.

India will face Afghanistan in their first Super 8 match on June 20.