Rahul Dravid's Son Shines in Cooch Behar Trophy Match
Cooch Behar Trophy match between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir, Samit Dravid, the 18-year-old son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, captured attention with a stellar performance. Samit's impressive innings of 130 runs played a pivotal role in Karnataka's victory by an innings, securing 98 runs. Beyond his batting prowess, Samit showcased his bowling skills, taking three wickets against Jammu and Kashmir. A viral video capturing Samit's beautiful cover drives has evoked memories of his father's iconic style.
Rahul Dravid, away from national duties, was observed attending Samit's Cooch Behar Trophy match against Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended the contracts of support personnel, including head coach Rahul Dravid for the Indian men's cricket team.
Despite reportedly receiving multiple offers from Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, Rahul Dravid opted to continue as the head coach of the national team. The renewal of his contract precedes the upcoming tour of South Africa, marking his first assignment.