Rahul Dravid Articles

Praise Rahul Dravid, not the Wall or the Gentleman or the Ultimate Teamman

The social media timeline buzzed about Dravid being a true gentleman. What’s a false gentleman anyway?

Rahul Dravid’s father passes away

Former India captain Rahul Dravid's father, Sharad Dravid, today passed away here at 4.15 pm at his Indiranagar residence, according to a release issued by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

Rahul Dravid – the last of the enduring purists in Test cricket

Rahul Dravid was special because it almost felt like his kind of greatness was accessible. He rarely battered attacks into submission or elicited gasps from the gallery. His game was about the result of countless hours in the nets and self-belief than divine skills bestowed upon him.

An open Letter to Rahul Dravid: “I fervently hope my kid grows up to be like you.”

You were the undisputed harmonic resonance on the basis of which the Indian cricket team produced some outstanding music. Your presence was always taken for granted but your absence underlined your value.

Satire: Rahul Dravid’s personal diary reveals real reason for his retirement!

By Vincent Sunder

Nobody knows the real reason why Rahul Dravid retired in media conference. The answers to that hitherto mysterious question were jotted down meticulously in his personal diary. It makes very interesting read. 

Rahul Dravid’s five memorable hundreds in testing English conditions

By Andrew Bloxham

As news broke of his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday, a tide carrying fitting tributes of the masterful heroics ofIndia’s Rahul Dravid swept unabated through the cricketing world. 

Dravid – the eternal bridesmaid who wasn’t Destiny’s favourite child

In many ways, Dravid was not Destiny’s favourite child. While he toiled and scripted masterpieces, often times another team-mate of his would hog the attention and adulation. And there was none bigger in this respect than Sachin Tendulkar, under whose formidable shadows he played his entire international career. 

Dravid’s exit leaves India to cope with loss of a crisis management expert

By Venkataraman Ganesan

On an overcast August day in the year 2002 at Headingly, Leeds, Sourav Ganguly won the toss and, much to the bewilderment of experts and laymen alike, choose to bat. The skeptics seemed to be justified in their dissent with such a move when the explosive Virender Sehwag perished after notching up eight measly runs. 

Dravid’s exit will not be realised till India next play outside the subcontinent

When the end came, it was typical of the man. No farewell match.

Time for Rahul Dravid to go!

An impartial fan would probably see his decision as being a selfless