Rahul Dravid Discusses His Role as Owner of Dublin Guardians in European T20 League
Rahul Dravid Opens Up On Owning T20 Team, Makes Expectations From Captain R Ashwin Clear
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Rahul Dravid, now an owner of the Dublin Guardians franchise in the European T20 League, emphasizes his intent to allow captain Ravichandran Ashwin full autonomy in team decisions. Dravid aims to focus on building a strong support team while learning the ropes of franchise ownership.
- 01Rahul Dravid becomes owner of Dublin Guardians in the European T20 League.
- 02He plans to give captain Ravichandran Ashwin complete freedom in team management.
- 03Dravid aims to focus on franchise-level operations rather than direct involvement in cricketing decisions.
- 04He acknowledges the learning curve associated with his new role.
- 05Dravid believes the ETPL can carve out its niche in European cricket.
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Rahul Dravid, the former Indian cricket team coach, has taken on the role of owner for the Dublin Guardians franchise in the European T20 League (ETPL). In an interview, he expressed his intention to allow captain Ravichandran Ashwin the freedom to make cricketing decisions, stating, "I will certainly be supportive... but I think honestly, the plan is for me not actually to get involved in the cricketing side of things." Dravid aims to focus on building a competent team and managing franchise operations, acknowledging this as a new and exciting challenge. He is optimistic about the ETPL's potential, highlighting the rich cricketing culture in Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, and believes there is a strong local following and talent pool to draw from. Dravid concluded that the collaboration between these nations offers a vast opportunity for growth and development in European cricket.
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Dravid's ownership could enhance the visibility and development of cricket in Ireland and surrounding regions, potentially attracting more fans and players.
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