Coaches win matches ? Sounds true to an extent in contemporary arena in sports .
The background boys make an immense contribution in building the onfield skills , temperament and off the field characters.
The biggest quality of any coach is selflessness , approach and content in the coaching and that's what came to a full circle when the man known for his integrity helmed the under -19 bunch of kids to glory, the world title .
Dravid is a story of self made stalwart . He has been a true idol for any youngster who wants to learn how to manage own career and passion. As a cricketer or any sportsman , one has to be prepared for peers with flamboyance, zeal , the extra attitude or few going over the board .That's where the coach develops a young career and makes one realise his true potential and play according to own style and strength and not to get bogged down with trends , TRPs and quick money.
Dravid was truly phenomenal in the Under -19 World Cup this time. Backing his own boys , grooming and allowing the captain to lead from front and forget his own greatness and mastery when the fact is that none of these youngsters were even born when the coach made his debut as a middle order bat way back in 1996.
A selfless cricketer, a true team man, a great leader and an immensely obedient servant of the game , Dravid deserved a top glorified trophy against his name especially after missing it in 2003 and obviously in 2011.
Circa 2018 !! The legend as usual took a backseat even though he was instrumental in India's one sided dominance in the entire tournament and registering one of the most effective clinical wins . Most importantly he handed over a great future in form of younger lot to the nation who would soon make it to the senior dressing rooms .
Some greats perform at all levels and still remain elusive when it comes to grabbing the headlines .. not anymore !!
Hope to see this Arjuna Awardee making it to 'Dronacharya' list soon !
-Jayawant
https://jay1tmasterdravid.blogspot.in/2018/02/dravid-master-craftsman.html?m=1
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