IND vs BAN TEST: Rahul Dravid, the head coach of India, has rejoined the team following a brief sabbatical following the T20 World Cup. Dravid travelled to Bangladesh and has his sights set on the ODI World Cup, which will be held in India in 2023. In a latest interview, the coach opened up about lean patch which Virat Kohli was going through. The legendary Indian cricketer also accepted invitation of Allan Donald for dinner. Follow InsideSport.IN for LIVE updates about India vs Bangladesh TEST
IND vs BAN TEST: Rahul Dravid opens up about Virat Kohli lean patch, accepts Allan Donald invitaion for dinner and more – WATCH Video
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Virat Kohli has received a lot of criticism lately, but at the T20 World Cup in Australia, he silenced detractors with his bat. However, there is a noticeable decline in his form again following the T20 WC. Kohli was removed for one run in the opening essay of the currently ongoing first Test at Chattogram.
Despite failing, he was seen practising his left-arm spinner eye against Saurabh Kumar in the nets.
As a coach, it is never easy to watch when a player of Virat Kohli’s magnitude is going through a bad stretch of form, according to ravid, who has been in charge since late 2021.
“It was not easy for him since the standards that he has set for himself,” Dravid told official broadcaster SonyLiv in an interview.
“It has been a fantastic to watch Virat Kohli train and prepare over the last one and a half years,” Dravid further added.
“Virat Kohli is incredible, his preparation is a lesson for all the youngsters, he looks more hungry and to do well for the team,” he said.
Virat Kohli, one of the Indian team’s biggest star, shattered the chains and struck a century against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022 after a protracted dry spell under Dravid.
“As coaches it is our job to look beyond those numbers and see that he had batted really well in that period of time,” the India head coach concluded.
From reminiscing memories of his playing days in Bangladesh to praising the preparation levels of @imVkohli and on the evolving nature of Test cricket 👍
A special conversation featuring #TeamIndia Head Coach Rahul Dravid 👌
Full interview 🔽 #BANvINDhttps://t.co/nLIvUKc2BC pic.twitter.com/vz5yQhuAsB
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 15, 2022
Rahul Dravid accepts Allan Donald invitaion
Donald and Dravid are both currently in Chattogram working as coaches for India and Bangladesh, respectively. A Test series is being played between the two nations. In an interview with the series’ broadcasters, Sony Sports Network, Donald acknowledged that his sledging of Dravid during the India vs SaouthAfrica ODI in Durban had crossed the line.
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭! 🤝
📹 | Bangladesh’s bowling coach Allan Donald sends out a special message to India’s head coach Rahul Dravid 💙
P.S. The end will certainly bring a smile to your face 😄#AllanDonald #RahulDravid #SonySportsNetwork pic.twitter.com/UgYy5QGf5e
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) December 14, 2022
“There was one ugly incident in Durban that I don’t wanna talk about. He (Rahul Dravid) and Sachin were smoking us to all parts. I overstepped the mark a little bit. I’ve just nothing but massive respect for Rahul. I would like to go out and sit with Rahul and say sorry to him again about what happened that day. I just had to do something silly that brought his wicket actually. But I still apologise for what I said that day. What a guy, what a great bloke. So Rahul, if you are listening. I would love to have a night out with you,” Donald said.
In a separate interview, Donald message was shown to David. When asked to react to Donald’s offer, the illustrious Indian cricketer provided a classic answer. With a chuckle, Dravid responded, “Absolutely, I look forward to it, especially if he is paying.”
IND vs BAN TEST: Rahul Dravid opens up about Virat Kohli lean patch, accepts Allan Donald invitaion for dinner and more – WATCH Video
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