t20 world cup 2026 is reaching its business end, and the excitement is palpable as the Super 8 stage begins. Amid high-voltage clashes, former Indian head coach and legendary batsman Rahul Dravid Has shared a refreshing perspective on his ideal scenario for the climax of the tournament. While the world often fears a repeat of traditional rivalries, Dravid has expressed his support for a narrative that could reshape the global cricket landscape.
Rahul Dravid reveals his dream final in T20 World Cup 2026
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Dravid revealed that his “Dream Last” There’s more to this than just a win for the Men in Blue. While he admitted that he would gladly take “India vs anyone,” He expressed his heartfelt desire to see a less-admired nation reach a summit clash with India. Dravid specifically highlighted Zimbabwe as a team he would love to see in the final on March 8 in Ahmedabad.
“I would take India versus anyone. India versus Zimbabwe? It would be great for Zimbabwe cricket. It would be amazing if Zimbabwe could do that.” Dravid commented.
Dravid’s comments are not just emotional; They are based on the stellar performance of allied and emerging countries in this edition. Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar RazaHas been a “giant killer” of the tournament, scoring historic group-stage wins over former champions Australia and Sri Lanka.
The former coach praised the “fantastic cricket” played by these teams, and said the emergence of such talent is the defining story of the 2026 World Cup. Even for the teams that did not reach the Super 8s, Dravid emphasized that their fearlessness has been a big boost to the global appeal of the game.
Dravid on India’s potential in world competition
Focusing on the defending champions, Dravid expressed immense confidence in the current leadership of the team Suryakumar Yadav. He pointed out that India’s biggest strength in 2026 is the depth of its team, which ensures that the team is not overly dependent on just one or two star performers.
However, Dravid, always pragmatic, warned that T20 remains the most “volatile format” of the game. He urged the Indian team to stick to their processes and maintain their focus, reminding fans that in a knockout scenario, one bad day can change everything.
“They are doing really well. They have been playing some fantastic cricket over the last few years. As the tournament moves towards the Super 8s, and you get into the knockouts, I think it is obviously defined by some key moments. I think the biggest advantage India have is that we are not reliant on 1-2 guys. There is a lot of depth in our squad. So you would expect that depth. But of course, this is Twenty20 cricket; There is an unknown in Twenty20 cricket, it is the most volatile format of the game, and on any given day, as I have learned as a coach, you can stick to the process and do what you can and hope for the best.” Added Dravid.
