Paris 2024 Olympics: Rahul Dravid Spotted Among Spectators During India-Argentina Men's Hockey Match

Ex- Team India coach Rahul Dravid was spotted among the spectators amid the India-Argentina men's hockey match as a picture of the same surfaced on social media on July 29th, Monday. The former Indian captain was also present on July 28th, Sunday to support the Indian athletes in quest for medals.

The 51-year-old had stepped down as India's head coach after the Men in Blue clinched the T20 World Cup in June after beating South Africa in a nail-biting contest in the final in Barbados. However, the former No.3 is being linked to the coaching job of the Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2025.

"Always felt like cricket should be a part of the Olympics" - Rahul Dravid

With the USA serving as co-hosts of the T20 World Cup 2024, Dravid feels the country has a massive potential for cricket to grow and is excited at the prospect of the sport's inclusion in the 2028 edition.

"We know there is an incredible audience for cricket in the USA. We know that just from the number of people who travel from USA to other World Cup events. There is a huge passion for the game in the USA. Just growing the game and having more people play the game was phenomenal. It always felt like cricket should be a part of this [Olympics]. It is truly a great game."