PM Narendra Modi heaps praise on Rahul Dravid following the U-19 World Cup Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, showed and showered his praises for the Indian U-19 head coach Rahul Dravid for his efforts in guiding the Prithvi Shaw led the team to the title yesterday.

India was arguably the best sides in the tournament and deservedly won the tournament, completing stand-out victories against every opposition that they faced in the tournament. After beginning the World Cup with a 100 run convincing victory over Australia, India went on to defeat the likes of PNG and Zimbabwe before they faced Bangladesh in the quarter-finals.

However, it was after Bangladesh that the Dravid-led side faced arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-finals where they crushed them to a devastating victory before completing the rout with a win over Australia in the finals.

Modi’s speech at the rally in Bangalore:

Modi’s speech could not have come at a better place as the Prime Minister delivered his praises in Bangalore, which is also Rahul Dravid’s homeplace weeks ahead of the Karnataka election.

Our U19 Cricket Team won World Cup yesterday. Their head coach Rahul Dravid was a significant factor behind this victory and this can't be denied. He teaches us to work honestly and live for others: PM Modi in Bengaluru

— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2018

According to the tweet from ANI, “Our U19 Cricket Team won World Cup yesterday. Their head coach Rahul Dravid was a significant factor behind this victory, and this can’t be denied. He teaches us to work honestly and live for others” said PM Modi in Bengaluru

India on Saturday went past Australia’s record of most World Cup wins in the U-19 format, with their fourth title which is one more than Australia’s three. Not only did Modi appreciate and commend the performance of the tutelage of the former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid but also lauded the efforts of the players.

Earlier reaction from the Prime Minister following the historic moment:

Modi took to Twitter to put out the statement in appreciation of the youngsters, “Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 World Cup. This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud.”

Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 World Cup. This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2018