1 week ago

Rahul Dravid Begins Team-Owner Journey With European T20 League

Rahul Dravid, a former Indian cricket captain and coach, is becoming the owner of a team called the Dublin Guardians.

The team will play in a new European T20 cricket league.

Dravid hopes the league will help more people in Europe discover and play cricket.

He usually works as a player or coach, so owning a team will give him different responsibilities.

He thinks T20 cricket is the best way to introduce cricket to new audiences.

Dravid also said 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become a Test cricketer if he gets enough practice and red-ball matches.

However, busy schedules and strong competition could make selection difficult.

Dravid hopes India can still reach the World Test Championship Final.

Key facts

Team owner: Rahul Dravid will own the Dublin Guardians.
Competition: The Dublin Guardians will participate in the inaugural European T20 Premier League.
European development: Dravid said the league could create more opportunities for boys and girls to play cricket in Europe.
Preferred growth format: Dravid called T20 cricket the ideal format for introducing cricket in Europe, while saying Test cricket remains his personal favorite.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Dravid said the 15-year-old could potentially hold his own in Test cricket after practice and domestic red-ball experience.
India’s qualification prospects: Dravid said India has fallen behind in the World Test Championship race but should not be written off.
Upcoming challenges: Dravid identified series against Australia and New Zealand, as well as player fitness and limited experience in certain conditions, as important factors.

deccanchronicle.com · 1 week ago