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Rohit Sharma Reveals Team Environment And Rahul Dravid’s Influence
By Aditya Pratap - Nov 22, 2021 6:58 pm
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Team India enjoyed a great time during the recent T20I series against New Zealand as newly appointed skipper Rohit Sharma and new head coach Rahul Dravid began their journey with a clean sweep. India defeated New Zealand by 3-0 in the three-match T20I series, winning all games comprehensively.

Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid

Senior pros like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja were rested for this series after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE.

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Rohit Sharma explained the working environment under the new head coach Rahul Dravid. Rohit said that they are trying to create a secure environment that will allow the team to play fearless cricket.

“We’re trying to create a healthy atmosphere in the team, trying to give players the security so that they can go out and play fearlessly.”

“The first meeting that we had, we spoke of this very clearly to all the players that if you’re trying to do something for the team, that act will never go unnoticed,” said Rohit during the post-match press conference on Sunday.

“It will always be recognised when you’re trying to put up your hand and take the pressure on yourself and try to do something for the team. That is the job of the captain and the coach to tell the players that we do understand what you’re trying to do for the team, you go and take your chances,” he further explained.

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The opener further mentioned that the country is full of cricketing talent and it puts difficulty in selecting the playing XI.

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Team India put a dominating performance during the series

“With the talent we have in India, it’s not easy, you have to see so many options. You try and fit everyone into the squad but only 11 can play so it’s not easy. It’s always tough but we will try our best to ensure that whenever the players step out they don’t have any baggage,” he said about the duo’s philosophy going forward.

Both teams will now play in a two-match T20I series, starting from November 25 in Kanpur.