Rahul Dravid Meets Indian Cricket Team Ahead of New Zealand Tests

Former head coach Rahul Dravid made a special appearance at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where he met with Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant during a practice session ahead of the Test series against New Zealand starting on October 16. Dravid's presence rekindled nostalgia and motivation for the team, which recently achieved a 3-0 T20I series victory against Bangladesh. As he transitions to his new role as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals, Dravid expressed excitement about taking on new challenges after leading India to the T20 World Cup title in 2024. The upcoming Test series against New Zealand is critical for India as they strive to solidify their position in the World Test Championship standings. Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as Rohit's deputy for this series, amid speculations regarding Rohit's availability for future matches. The series against New Zealand will set the stage for India's subsequent encounters, particularly against Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.