Rahul Dravid's New Role: From Coach to Franchise Owner

Rahul Dravid, renowned for his long-standing cricket career, is stepping into a new domain as the owner of the Dublin Guardians in the European T20 League. Despite his extensive cricket knowledge, Dravid intends to maintain a distance from team management and allow captain Ravichandran Ashwin the freedom to lead.

In an exclusive interview with PTI, Dravid expressed his vision of focusing on building an efficient team structure off the field rather than being involved in day-to-day cricket operations. He emphasizes providing support while letting Ashwin and other selected experts manage cricket affairs.

Dravid acknowledges the challenges of his new role, highlighting the rich cricket history in Europe that the ETPL can capitalize on. With a focus on the regions of Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, Dravid is optimistic about creating a unique cricketing experience while expanding his horizons in franchise ownership.

(With inputs from agencies.)