Name Hindi: राहुल द्रविड़ / Gender Man
About Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid is a renowned Indian cricketer, widely acknowledged for his profound technique and immaculate defense. He was born on 11 January 1973 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh but moved to Bangalore, Karnataka when he was quite young.
Early Career
Rahul began his cricketing journey at St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School in Bangalore. Incredibly passionate about the sport from an early age, his talent quickly shone brighter than any other player around him. This led him to eventually play for Karnataka at the Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 levels.
Career highlights
- In 1996, he made his international debut against England in the second Test at Lord’s where he scored a commendable 95 runs which immediately garnered attention for his extraordinary playing skill.
- Dravid has been described as one of the best number three batsmen in the history of Test cricket with over 10,000 runs registered at this position.
- His reliable batting skills have earned him nicknames such as “The Wall”, “Mr. Dependable” and “Jammy”.
- Rahul holds numerous records including being the first player to score centuries in all ten test-playing nations.
- He was also bestowed with several prestigious awards including Sir Garfield Sobers trophy for ICC Cricketer of the year in 2004 and Wisden Cricketer of The Year in 2000.
Post-Retirement Life and Coaching Career
Rahul retired from international cricket in March 2012 but remained an active participant in the cricketing world as a coach and mentor. He took up coaching roles for several teams like Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League, and India A and U-19 squads.
Legacy
Rahul Dravid will forever be remembered not just for his extraordinary cricket talent, but also for being one of the true gentlemen of the sport both on and off the field. His humility, respect towards his opponents and sportsmanship is something aspiring cricketers can learn tremendously from.
