Anand Mahindra on India’s World Cup win: Cricket aur Jeewan ka ek he fasaana …

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra took to social media to celebrate India’s historic T20 World Cup victory, calling it a fitting tribute to head coach Rahul Dravid. The win coincides with Guru Purnima, a traditional day in India to honour teachers and mentors.
What Mahindra said
In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter, Mahindra wrote, “Cricket aur Jeewan ka ek he fasaana, guru ke ashirwaad se jeeta jata hai zamana.Team India gives Guru Dakshina to coach Rahul Dravid before Guru Purnima.”

Guru Dakshina refers to the offering a student makes to their teacher as a token of gratitude for their knowledge and guidance. Dravid, a former Indian cricket captain and renowned batsman, took over the coaching reins in late 2021.
Here are some of the user reactions
Mahindra’s tweet resonated with many Indian cricket fans, highlighting the importance of mentorship and guidance in achieving success. Here’s how X users reacted to the post:
“Proper ChakDe moment for Dravid Sir.”

“Guru dakshina” is a Sanskrit term that refers to a traditional offering or gift given by a student to their teacher or guru as a sign of gratitude and respect for the knowledge and guidance received.”

“Very special moment”

“The Guru-Shishya tradition holds deep significance in Indian culture”

Team India becomes T20 World Cup 2024 champions
The Men in Blue secured a thrilling victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. After a tense battle against South Africa at the iconic Kensington Oval, India emerged as champions with a narrow seven-run win. Virat Kohli’s dominant 76 and Rohit Sharma’s sharp captaincy were crucial in securing the victory. Following the game, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from the T20 format.