ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: Twitter Reacts as Rahul Dravid Inspires India to Fourth U19 Title

India lifted the under-19 World Cup title for the fourth time, as they defeated Australia by eight wickets in the final of the tournament at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga.

India’s opener Manjot Kalra scored a flawless hundred to take India past the 217 runs target set by the Aussies after they had won the toss and chose to bat first. The Indian fans are going over the massive feat achieved by the young cricketers.

Much of the credit should be given to India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid who has been instrumental in guiding the young boys towards victory. Former Indian captain and a legend Dravid has been India’s U-19 coach for the last couple of years.

India enjoyed a dominant run throughout the tournament, as they defeated every team they met and won the matches by comfortable margins. A lot of the credit should be given to the effort out in by Dravid who has made India one of the strongest team at the youth level.

Twitteratis were in all praises for the legendary batsman after India triumphed in the tournament. Let’s have a look.

For me the scene of the day is the entire bunch jumping behind Rahul Dravid while he is on air!! That’s some amount of space and freedom of expression in the young team! Kudos to Rahul for that.

— Anirudh Chaudhry (@AnirudhChaudhry) February 3, 2018

These boys in such safe hands. Safest hands of Rahul Dravid. Great great contribution for the future of these youngsters and Indian Cricket. We have some great upcoming talent #INDvAUS

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018

“Hopefully its not a win that defines them. Hopefully they go on to bigger and better things.” Rahul Dravid. Front foot forward, eases into that drive and the ball pings the boundary rope. #ICCU19CWC

— Jamie Alter ? ?? (@alter_jamie) February 3, 2018

Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids ,and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the WC. Only Fitting. #INDvAUS

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018

Great work by the U-19 team to remain undefeated in the World Cup. Truly deserving winners. Your work has just begun, enjoy this moment!
A special shoutout to #RahulDravid who has continuously worked hard behind the scenes to help this team achieve its true potential. #ICCU19CWC

— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) February 3, 2018

What a moment for these boys. Feel so so happy for them and am reminded of our triumph 18 years ago. Great effort by Rahul Dravid and these guys have a great future. #under19worldcup pic.twitter.com/Cu2Mrm2FJ4

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 3, 2018

Finally a World Cup for Rahul Dravid!
No one deserves it more than him!#U19CWC

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) February 3, 2018

For some, this will be the biggest moment in their lives. But as Rahul Dravid said, they must look upon this as a stepping stone. #ICCU19CWC

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 3, 2018

Rahul Dravid and Roger Federer are my heroes. Never change, gentlemen.

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) February 3, 2018

Congrats to India's talented young cricket team for winning the Under-19 World Cup. Calmness and composure of our boys embellishes their skills. Proud of captain @Shaw_Prithvi and his mates, as well as of coach Rahul Dravid and the hard-working support staff #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 3, 2018

Congrats to the U19 Boys in Blue ?? for winning the #CWCU19?? Loved the celebration ? Rahul Dravid take a bow. #INDvAUS #kalra #undefeated

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 3, 2018

Well done Prithvi Shaw & Co. you guys are the champions. Legend Rahul Dravid, the coach deserves a lot of credit for the way this team has played. #U19WorldCup

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) February 3, 2018

What a humble man Rahul Dravid is – speaking about how the win should be about the players & not him & how the focus should be on the great work the players have done rather than himself #U19CWC

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) February 3, 2018

Many congratulations to India ?? u19 on winning the World Cup ! Great team effort no suprises at all on such a champion side #RahulDravid ??✌️

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 3, 2018

The winning captain and coach – Prithvi Shaw and Rahul Dravid! ? #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/u5NKOTwBYV

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

This man FINALLY wins the World Cup! #RahulDravid ?? pic.twitter.com/IwzXLjHlVo

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) February 3, 2018

The Day i waited in my life to See #RahulDravid in the Squad of lifting The Ultimate pride of cricket which is the WorldCup, He Made TeamIndia The Champions. #WorldChampions Congratulations #U19TeamIndia ❤️❤️❤️ #HeadCoach #Respect #FutureOfIndianCricket pic.twitter.com/xNeJTOphUS

— Arunraja Kamaraj (@Arunrajakamaraj) February 3, 2018

Congratulations 2 d under-19 INDIAN cricket team, RAHUL Dravid nd his staff members on winning d World Cup ? Loved d way u al hav played throughout d tournament. Celebrate in style ? #Champions #U19WorldCup

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 3, 2018

Congratulations India, exceptional U19 team, great coach and mentor in Rahul Dravid. Future stars in the making.

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 3, 2018

Congratulations team India. Well played. Well deserved. And a special mention for Rahul Dravid who is giving back to the game like a true champion. #ICCU19CWC

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 3, 2018

One of the strongest U-19 teams we have ever seen. Outplaying every opponent they faced . They came, they saw, they conquered ??. Special mentions to #RahulDravid Sir for inspiring this solid bunch of youngsters ? #Champions #U19WorldCupFinal #FutureStars

— Karun Nair (@karun126) February 3, 2018

This man possibly deserves the biggest credit. Always genuine, always honest, quintessential team man. I could listen to him all day. Congrats #RahulDravid #ICCU19WorldCup CHAMPIONS!! ??? pic.twitter.com/un74XhTgok

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) February 3, 2018

And our #boysinblue have done it again! Congratulations #TeamIndia on winning the #U19CWCFinal! It’s been a delight to watch you all play!! The future of Indian Cricket is strong & bright! Congratulations to the proud coach #RahulDravid as well!! ????#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/dAlNckH04M

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 3, 2018

Congratulations to the under 19 team ,..great show ..great show rahul,Paras and Abhay @bcci…#RahulDravid

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 3, 2018

Moment of the day was when Rahul Dravid said ‘I‘m embarrassed to get so much of credit’, He will always take blame for failures, but give credit to the team for success. Today as well, being the coach of world champion team, he quietly walks behind the shadow of the team. #Legend

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) February 3, 2018

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