In the World Cup 2023 final, Australia defeated India by six wickets, crushing Rahul Dravid’s hopes of leading the Men in Blue to victory as coach. Dravid’s two-year contract as India head coach concluded with the heartbreaking World Cup final loss to Australia in Ahmedabad. Despite a successful stint, Dravid expressed the need to reflect on his future before discussing his potential continuation as India coach for the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies next year. Lauding skipper Rohit Sharma’s leadership, Dravid highlighted his commitment to the team and the campaign’s planning and strategy.