New Delhi, May 26: Veteran Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has backed batting legend Rahul Dravid to step in as the Indian cricket team's head coach, should the former captain get the cricket board's nod for the vacant post.

But the Queenslander feels it was right to quit the game as he plans to do off-field activities alongside playing the Twenty20 tournaments across the world. Moreover, he plans to become a coach.

"I feel I still have got a few years of playing, especially these Twenty20 tournaments throughout the world. I would like to play IPL a few more years - I have always had incredible time over here," said Watson, who was the Player of the Tournament in the 2008 IPL.

"I could have played a few more years of international cricket but I have decided to do some off-field initiatives. There are a lot of down-time after the T20 tournament and in this period I would like to study physical education, children education from (learning) the coaching point of view."

"That's why I always say that education is extremely important and a kid, whatever he does (play any sport), should study - that will help him take the right decisions at the right time and also help in the post-retirement careers," Watson concluded, leaving a message for the youngsters.

IANS