Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid caught everyone’s attention during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands. In Bengaluru on Sunday, the big screen displayed Dravid’s impressive batting performance from the 1999 World Cup. The live shot then captured Dravid in the dugout, wearing a big smile as he acknowledged the team’s praise in Bengaluru. Fans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, including Virat Kohli, were amused by Dravid’s reaction.

The heartwarming video of Dravid’s reaction was shared by ICC on Instagram with the caption: “The Rahul Dravid reaction at the end.” In the same game, India secured a 160-run victory over the Netherlands, maintaining their perfect win record at the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Looking ahead, Dravid expressed confidence in his team’s “vibe and energy” as they prepare for the Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday. Reflecting on the 2019 semi-final loss to New Zealand, Dravid acknowledged the pressure but emphasized that the team’s approach and processes would remain consistent.

“After India’s convincing win over the Netherlands on Sunday,” Dravid stated, “I think we will be inauthentic if we say ‘it’s just another game.’ Yes, of course, it’s the semi-final, but I think our processes and what we have done in each and every game is not going to change. There is going to be a certain amount of pressure, but I think the way we have responded to the pressure so far gives us a lot of belief and a lot of confidence. I am confident about the vibe and energy in the group.”