THE COMPANIONS

~Coach~ Rahul Dravid-Rohit-Virat~

Rahul Dravid was successful wicketkeeper batsmen with good boy image and not so media friendly. His witty side remained hidden until he was appointed as head coach of Indian Cricket team. A part of Indian fraternity believed that he was not praised enough may be because he played with some legendary players like Sachin, Sourav and others. Rahul was happy for the same reason as he got freedom to play without media attention. His first major tournament as head coach was T20 World cup. England defeated India with 10 wickets giving rise to many questions. His appointment was questioned saying that Rahul Dravid was not right choice for Indian team's coach. Amid all the questions and fingers pointed on him he continued his journey as coach believing himself. Whenever he got chance, he defended his players, backed them and gave confidence. At present, he is enjoying a beautiful view from his hotel room in West Indies. Someone knocked door of his room and he found Rohit standing there.

Rohit- "I hope I am not disturbing you."

Dravid- "Stop these formalities. They don't suit you."

Soon Rohit adjusted himself on couch as it was his own room and said, "Virat is coming after finishing call."

Dravid- "It looks like you are here on purpose."

Rohit- "Big one"

Dravid- "Enlighten me"

Rohit- "You have to tell me that you are reapplying for India's head coach."

Dravid- "We had already discussed about it."

Rohit- "Why are you not agreeing with us?"

Dravid- "It should be my question. Why are you not agreeing with me?"

Rohit- "No one likes your decision. You are going to get hard time from Ashwin, Shubman and many others."

Dravid- "I know but they will understand."

Rohit- Bhai you remember I started my career under your captaincy".

Dravid- "2006, Ireland tour, young Rohit Sharma."

Rohit- "You know what, I know angry Rahul Dravid too, which is rare."

Dravid- I still don't know why I agreed for that advertisement."

Rohit- "Not that one. It's about IPL."

Dravid- "2014 match against Mumbai. I just threw my cap. I should not have done it. It's not good for coach to show......"

Rohit- "Don't tell me that you have apologized to cap too afterwards."

Dravid- "I am amazed that you remember the incident."

Rohit- "I am not that bad in remembering things."

Dravid- "Yeah, there are only few incidents."

Rohit- "I started captaincy under your coaching."

Dravid- "Yeah"

Rohit- "2022 changed many things for us. I will never forget how you supported me when everyone was judging me without knowing actual thing."

Dravid- "Because I know how they work. At that time, I felt that it was similar to what happened in 2004. That time reason was coach and this time it was board."

Rohit- "When I failed, everyone was against me and you were there defending me."

Dravid- "Everyone goes through ups and down. If there is failure then there will be success too."