15 amazing facts about Rahul Dravid

Joseph’s College of Business Administration. If one were to watch the auction and bidding of Rajasthan Royals players, his business acumen and financial acumen are hard to miss. Well, a truly versatile, multi-faceted and multi-talented guy.

Joseph’s College of Business Administration. If one were to watch the auction and bidding of Rajasthan Royals players, his business acumen and financial acumen are hard to miss. Well, a truly versatile, multi-faceted and multi-talented guy.

A truly selfless crusader!

Anxiety can never get the better of him. However, at a very young age of 13 years, Rahul Dravid cried for having lost his wicket too early in the game. This clearly reflects his dedication, commitment and passion for the gentleman’s game- Cricket. In his beautiful tenure of 16 years, Rahul Dravid never expressed any disappointment at being dismissed due to wrong decisions or foul plays. This is an eloquent testimony of his supreme character.

Anxiety can never get the better of him. However, at a very young age of 13 years, Rahul Dravid cried for having lost his wicket too early in the game. This clearly reflects his dedication, commitment and passion for the gentleman’s game- Cricket. In his beautiful tenure of 16 years, Rahul Dravid never expressed any disappointment at being dismissed due to wrong decisions or foul plays. This is an eloquent testimony of his supreme character.

All in all, Rahul Dravid mastered the finer nuances of Cricket and displayed exquisite technique to score 36 hundreds in international test cricket and 12 hundreds in ODIs.

More often than not, Rahul Dravid adheres to speed limits and hence, his car driving may seem little off beat. However, abiding by the rules is a ‘must have’ requisite. His driving shall be the cynosure. Wisdom in words and hero in deeds!

Despite this, he never lost his cool and saved his best for the cause of the team. He is indeed a player who wanted to win and had not much to lose.

All in all, Rahul Dravid mastered the finer nuances of Cricket and displayed exquisite technique to score 36 hundreds in international test cricket and 12 hundreds in ODIs.

Yes, it is our beloved Rahul Dravid again. He holds the record of receiving 8 of his 11 Man of the Match awards in overseas.

He bowled 120 deliveries in Test cricket and 186 deliveries in ODIs. Remarkably, his best bowling figures stand at 1/18 and 2/43 in Test and ODIs respectively.

This is the highest by any non-wicketkeeper. In ODIs, he has 196 catches in his kitty. There is something more than it meets eye- He took 55 catches of Anil Kumble’s bowling and 51 catches of Harbhajan Singh’s. An amazing fielder who always gave his best!

Despite this, he never lost his cool and saved his best for the cause of the team. He is indeed a player who wanted to win and had not much to lose.

This is in accordance to the results of an online survey conducted during 2004-2005. A handsome guy with a broad smile on his face! This landmark never seemed a pushover as Rahul Dravid had to face stiff competition from the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Sania Mirza. Despite the neck deep competition, Rahul Dravid emerged victorious.

He delivered the speech in the month of December in 2011. His oratory skills bamboozled the audience and earned him their laurels. An accomplished virtuoso and an effective speaker!

He played his last test on 24 January, 2012 against Australia. He played his only T20 on 31 August against England where he hit three back to back towering sixes, an absolute masterpieces. Most importantly, people lovingly call him – ‘Mr. Dependable’ and ‘Mr. Wall.’ He always idolized his childhood hero, Sunil Gavaskar.

Yes, it is our beloved Rahul Dravid again. He holds the record of receiving 8 of his 11 Man of the Match awards in overseas.

Rahul Dravid earned the reputation of being India’s most dependable overseas batsman, averaging over 50 in countries like England, Australia, and South Africa. His match-saving and match-winning centuries abroad cemented his status as India’s crisis man away from home.

It just seemed the right time and right place and the picture perfect moment for India as he decided to play for India- our great nation!

In 2003, Dravid represented Scotland in the English County circuit while playing for Kent, an unusual chapter in an Indian cricketer’s career. His stint helped raise Scotland’s profile and showcased his adaptability across conditions.

This is the highest by any non-wicketkeeper. In ODIs, he has 196 catches in his kitty. There is something more than it meets eye- He took 55 catches of Anil Kumble’s bowling and 51 catches of Harbhajan Singh’s. An amazing fielder who always gave his best!

Dravid holds the record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket, with 210 dismissals. His safe hands in the slip cordon made him a crucial asset to India’s bowling attack for over a decade.

Several celebrated cricketers such as Kohli, Sehwag and Ganguly described themselves lucky to have played alongside a legend – Rahul Dravid.

In 2012, Rahul Dravid was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honor, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cricket. The award reflects his impact on Indian sport both on and off the field.

This is in accordance to the results of an online survey conducted during 2004-2005. A handsome guy with a broad smile on his face! This landmark never seemed a pushover as Rahul Dravid had to face stiff competition from the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Sania Mirza. Despite the neck deep competition, Rahul Dravid emerged victorious.