'One Red to Go' - Rahul Dravid sends strong message to Virat Kohli after T20 World Cup victory

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India's departing head coach Rahul Dravid could be seen saying an emotional message to Virat Kohli after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados.

Rahul Dravid congratulated Virat Kohli on his T20 World Cup victory and encouraged him to pursue the only trophy missing from his collection - the World Test Championship.

The triumph came on June 29 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, where India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in the final match. This win marked the end of an 11-year ICC Trophy drought for India and their second T20 World Cup title.

Kohli had previously won the ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013. It took him 12 years to achieve his dream of lifting a T20 World Cup Trophy, despite playing in five editions. His match-winning knock of 76 (59) laid the groundwork for India's victory in the crucial game.

ICC shared a video on Instagram showcasing the Men in Blue's dressing room celebrations. Captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah can be seen entering the room, followed by players taking turns posing with the trophy. Kohli is shown kissing the silverware with a wide grin.

After taking photos with the trophy, Kohli exchanges a high-five with Dravid, who shares some encouraging words with him.

Dravid tells Kohli, "All three white ticked off, one red to go, tick it," referring to the World Test Championship.

Dravid had an emotional moment after winning the T20 World Cup as coach. In 2007, Dravid led India in the 50-over World Cup and the Indian team had a dismal outing as they were eliminated from the group stages. As India won the T20 World Cup, a circle completed as the Wall of Indian cricket finally got the taste of an ICC title as a coach.