The text discusses how Rahul Dravid, head coach of the Indian cricket team, and his support staff conducted an inspection of the pitch at Wankhede Stadium ahead of the Cricket World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand. Dravid, along with the batting and bowling coaches, visited the stadium to assess the playing surface. The article mentions that this has become a customary practice for Dravid during the tournament as similar inspections were carried out on previous occasions. The Wankhede pitch is expected to favor batsmen, but there may be some assistance for pacers under the floodlights. The content provides insights into the working style of Rahul Dravid and emphasizes the significance of pitch inspections in international cricket.
