During the CEAT Cricket Awards, former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid discussed Travis Head’s counter-attacking innings that impacted India’s chances of winning the ICC Cricket World Cup final last year. Dravid mentioned how the Indian bowlers were unable to touch Head’s bat despite beating it 15 times, emphasizing the role of luck in cricket’s skill-based game.
Reflecting on India’s performance, Dravid acknowledged the current generation’s ability to uphold the legacy of older stars, attributing their success in all formats and various tournaments to their skill level and approach to the game.
The awards ceremony also recognized outstanding performances by cricketers like Phil Salt, Tim Southee, Shreyas Iyer, Sai Kishore, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Shami, Harmanpreet Kaur, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana, and Shafali Verma. Additionally, Jay Shah received an award for sports administration excellence, and Rahul Dravid was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
