Rahul Dravid with Virat Kohli ahead of first Test [Source: Twitter]
The appointment of Rahul Dravid as Team India's head coach brought in expectations aplenty; however, his stint has not been a fairy tale. Under Dravid, India failed to qualify for ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and 2022 Finals, respectively, apart from losing the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023.
One of the major issues under the current regime has been India's lack of consistency in selections, which has hampered the side time and again. In an interview with 'Cred Curious,' Dravid opened up on the hardships of being a coach.
Dravid, currently in the Caribbean for a two-Test, 3-ODI, and 5-T20I series against West Indies, revealed how people are left disappointed whenever India picks their playing XI.
Here's what Dravid said
"Every time we pick a Playing XI, we disappoint people; there are others who are not playing. Every time we pick a 15 for a tournament, there are a lot of guys who feel they should be there. And you feel bad for them at an emotional level. But at least we all try. I don't say I am perfect at it. I'm not saying that I get it right all the time because it does affect you.
That's the hardest part of coaching or leading teams – having to make those tough decisions about people you truly want to succeed and do well. But you can only pick so many players, forced by the rule."
The former India captain has enjoyed success at the Under-19 level as a coach winning the ICC U19 World Cup in 2018.
India will be action today in the first Test against Windies in Dominica.
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