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| {{Short description|Indian cricketer}}
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| | |name = Rahul Dravid |
| | | |image = Rahul Dravid at GQ Men Of The Year 2012 AWARD.jpg |
| {{Use Indian English|date=February 2013}}
| | |caption = Rahul Dravid at GQ Men of the Year 2012 Awards |
| {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
| | |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|1|11|df=yes}} |
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| | |birth_place = [[Indore]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]] |
| {{Infobox cricketer | |
| | name = Rahul Dravid | |
| | image = Rahul Dravid at GQ Men Of The Year 2012 AWARD.jpg | |
| | caption = Rahul Dravid at GQ Men of the Year 2012 Awards | |
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| | country = India
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| | fullname = Rahul Sharad Dravid
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| | nickname = The Wall, The Great Wall, Jammy, Mr. Dependable<ref>{{cite book|title=Jammy: Advertisers' Mr Dependable|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/Jammy-Advertisers-Mr-Dependable/article20443860.ece|access-date=10 March 2010|publisher=The Hindu Businessline}}</ref>
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| | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|1|11|df=yes}} | |
| | birth_place = [[Indore]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]] | |
| | heightm = 1.80
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| | batting = [[Batting (cricket)|Right-handed]]
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| | bowling = Right arm [[off break]]
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| | role = [[Batsman]], [[Wicket-keeper-batsman|Part-time wicket-keeper]]
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| | website = {{URL|www.rahuldravid.com}}
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| | international = true
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| | internationalspan = 1996–2012
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| | testdebutdate = 20 June
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| | testdebutyear = 1996
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| | testdebutagainst = England
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| | testcap = 207
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| | lasttestdate = 24 January
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| | lasttestyear = 2012
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| | lasttestagainst = Australia
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| | odidebutdate = 3 April
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| | odidebutyear = 1996
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| | odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka
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| | odicap = 95
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| | lastodidate = 16 September
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| | lastodiyear = 2011
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| | lastodiagainst = England
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| | odishirt = 19
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| | oneT20I = true
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| | T20Idebutdate = 31 August
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| | T20Idebutyear = 2011
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| | T20Idebutagainst = England
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| | T20Icap = 38
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| | T20Ishirt = 19
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| | club1 = [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]]
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| | year1 = {{nowrap|1990–2012}}
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| | club2 = [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]]
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| | year2 = 2000
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| | club3 = [[Scottish Saltires]]
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| | year3 = 2003
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| | club4 = [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
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| | year4 = 2008–2010
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| | club5 = [[Rajasthan Royals]]
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| | year5 = 2011–2013
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| | club6 = [[Bicentenary Celebration match|Marylebone Cricket Club]]
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| | year6 = 2014
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| | columns = 4
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| | column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
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| | matches1 = 164
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| | runs1 = 13,288
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| | bat avg1 = 52.31
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| | 100s/50s1 = 36/63
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| | top score1 = 270
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| | deliveries1 = 120
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| | wickets1 = 1
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| | bowl avg1 = 39.00
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| | fivefor1 = 0
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| | tenfor1 = 0
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| | best bowling1 = 1/18
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| | catches/stumpings1 = 210/0
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| | column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
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| | matches2 = 344
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| | runs2 = 10,889
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| | bat avg2 = 39.16
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| | 100s/50s2 = 12/83
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| | top score2 = 153
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| | deliveries2 = 186
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| | wickets2 = 4
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| | bowl avg2 = 42.50
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| | fivefor2 = 0
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| | tenfor2 = 0
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| | best bowling2 = 2/43
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| | catches/stumpings2 = 196/14
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| | column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
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| | matches3 = 298
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| | runs3 = 23,794
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| | bat avg3 = 55.33
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| | 100s/50s3 = 68/117
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| | top score3 = 270
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| | deliveries3 = 617
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| | wickets3 = 5
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| | bowl avg3 = 54.60
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| | fivefor3 = 0
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| | tenfor3 = 0
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| | best bowling3 = 2/16
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| | catches/stumpings3 = 353/1
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| | column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
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| | matches4 = 449
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| | runs4 = 15,271
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| | bat avg4 = 42.30
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| | 100s/50s4 = 21/112
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| | top score4 = 153
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| | deliveries4 = 477
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| | wickets4 = 4
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| | bowl avg4 = 105.25
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| | fivefor4 = 0
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| | tenfor4 = 0
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| | best bowling4 = 2/43
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| | catches/stumpings4 = 233/17
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| | date = 30 January
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| | year = 2012
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| | source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/28114.html ESPNcricinfo
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| '''Rahul Sharad Dravid''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=Rahul Dravid Pronuncuation.ogg|ˌ|r|ɑː|h|ʊ|l|_|d|r|ə|v|ɪ|d|}}; born 11 January 1973) is a former Indian [[cricket]]er and [[List of India national cricket captains|captain]] of the [[Indian national cricket team|Indian national team]], currently serving as its head coach. Prior to his appointment to the senior men's national team, Dravid was the Head of Cricket at the [[National Cricket Academy|National Cricket Academy (NCA)]], and the head coach of the [[India national under-19 cricket team|India Under-19]] and [[India A cricket team|India A]] teams. Under his tutelage, the under-19 team finished runners up at the [[2006 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2016 U-19 Cricket World Cup]] and won the [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2018 U-19 Cricket World Cup]]. Known for his sound [[Batting (cricket)|batting]] technique,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/258278.html |title=Extravagantly sound|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|date=1 August 2016 |access-date=10 July 2019}}</ref> Dravid scored 24,177 runs in international cricket and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the [[history of cricket]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/17310407 |title=Is Rahul Dravid the greatest middle-order batsman of all time? |publisher=BBC |date=9 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311234247/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/17310407 |archive-date=11 March 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-17309801 |title=The greatness of Rahul Dravid |publisher=BBC |date=9 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120611000825/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-17309801 |archive-date=11 June 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/slide-show-1-kumble-ganguly-laxman-dhoni-tributes-to-rahul-dravid/20120328.htm |title=The best No. 3 batsman in the world |work=Rediff.com |date=28 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224101304/http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/slide-show-1-kumble-ganguly-laxman-dhoni-tributes-to-rahul-dravid/20120328.htm |archive-date=24 December 2013 }}</ref> He is colloquially known as Mr. Dependable and often referred to as ''The Wall''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/9-instances-that-prove-the-wall-rahul-dravid-is-a-national-treasure-1628847.html|title=9 Instances That Prove 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid is a National Treasure|date=11 January 2019|website=News18.com|access-date=16 November 2021}}</ref>
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| Born in a [[Marathi people|Marathi]] family and raised in [[Bangalore]], he started playing cricket at the age of 12 and later represented Karnataka at the under-15, under-17 and under-19 levels. Dravid was named one of the best five [[Wisden Cricketers of the Year|cricketers of the year]] by ''[[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack]]'' in 2000 and received the [[ICC Player of the Year|Player of the Year]] and the Test Player of the Year awards at the inaugural ICC awards ceremony in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154389.html |title=Cricketer of the Year, 2000 – Rahul Dravid |date=5 July 2007 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=20 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/international-cricket/news/detail/item113474/ICC-Awards:-Look-no-further-Dravid/ |title=ICC Awards: Look no further Dravid |publisher=Espnstar.com |date=5 September 2008 |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721090807/http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/international-cricket/news/detail/item113474/ICC-Awards%3A-Look-no-further-Dravid/ |archive-date=21 July 2011}}</ref> In December 2011, he became the first non-Australian cricketer to deliver the [[Bradman Oration]] in [[Canberra]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-10/news/31143127_1_cricketer-steve-waugh-sir-donald-bradman-oration |title=Dravid, gentleman and thinking cricketer: Report |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=3 October 2012 |newspaper=The Economic Times |agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>
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| As of January 2022, Dravid is the fourth-highest [[Run (cricket)|run]] scorer in Test cricket, after [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Ricky Ponting]] and [[Jacques Kallis]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Leading test match run-scorers in international cricket as of January 2022 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/1011344/cricket-test-runs-scored/#:~:text=The%20leading%20run%2Dscorer%20of,spanning%20from%201989%20to%202013.|access-date=21 May 2022}}</ref> In 2004, after completing his century against Bangladesh in Chittagong, he became the first player to score a century in all the ten Test-playing countries.<ref>{{cite web |title=They came, they played, they conquered |url=http://content.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/400765.html |access-date=11 May 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090425113614/http://content.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/400765.html |archive-date=25 April 2009 }}</ref> As of October 2012, he holds the record for the most catches taken by a player (non-wicket-keeper) in Test cricket, with 210.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/04/06/cricket.newzealand/index.html |title=Indian Dravid claims Test catch record |publisher=CNN |date=6 April 2009 |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100326002152/http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/04/06/cricket.newzealand/index.html |archive-date=26 March 2010 }}</ref> Dravid holds a unique record of never getting out for a [[Duck (cricket)|Golden duck]] in the 286 Test innings which he has played. He has faced 31258 balls, which is the highest number of balls faced by any player in test cricket. He has also spent 44152 minutes at the crease, which is the highest time spent on crease by any player in test cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rahul-dravid-india-vs-england-lords-sourav-ganguly-984131-2017-06-22|title=This day that year: Rahul Dravid faced his first ball in Test on June 22, 1996|website=Indiatoday.in|access-date=3 July 2017}}</ref> Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar are currently the highest scoring partnership in Test cricket history having scored 6920 runs combined when batting together for India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283514.html|title=Records | Test matches | Partnership records | Highest overall partnership runs by a pair |website=ESPNcricinfo.com|access-date=16 November 2021}}</ref>
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| In August 2011, after receiving a surprise recall in the ODI series against [[England national cricket team|England]], Dravid declared his retirement from ODIs as well as [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I), and in March 2012, he announced his retirement from international and [[first-class cricket]]. He appeared in the [[2012 Indian Premier League]] as captain of the [[Rajasthan Royals]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul Dravid announces retirement from international cricket |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Rahul-Dravid-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/articleshow/12195477.cms |newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=9 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309090436/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Rahul-Dravid-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/articleshow/12195477.cms |archive-date=9 March 2012 }}</ref>
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| Rahul Dravid, along with [[Glenn McGrath]] were honoured during the seventh annual Bradman Awards function in Sydney on 1 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bradman Awards honour for Dravid, McGrath |url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/bradman-awards-honour-dravid-mcgrath/33000 |publisher=Wisden India |access-date=1 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105053242/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/bradman-awards-honour-dravid-mcgrath/33000 |archive-date=5 November 2012}}</ref> Dravid has also been honoured with the [[Padma Shri]] and the [[Padma Bhushan]] award, India's fourth and third highest civilian awards respectively.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web |url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |year=2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Padma Vibhushan for Yash Pal, Roddam, S.H. Raza, Mohapatra |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/padma-vibhushan-for-yash-pal-roddam-sh-raza-mohapatra/article4345127.ece?homepage=true |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=26 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224184007/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/padma-vibhushan-for-yash-pal-roddam-sh-raza-mohapatra/article4345127.ece?homepage=true |archive-date=24 December 2013 }}</ref>
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| In 2014, Rahul Dravid joined the GoSports Foundation, [[Bangalore]] as a member of their board of advisors. In collaboration with [[GoSports Foundation]] he is mentoring India's future Olympians and Paralympians as part of the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-rahul-dravid-to-mentor-india-s-potential-olympians-1957754 |title=Rahul Dravid to mentor India's potential Olympians & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |date=27 January 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140206134058/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-rahul-dravid-to-mentor-india-s-potential-olympians-1957754 |archive-date=6 February 2014 }}</ref> [[India]]n [[badminton]] player [[Prannoy Kumar]], Para-swimmer [[Sharath Gayakwad]] and young [[Golf]]er S. Chikkarangappa were part of the initial group of athletes to be mentored by Rahul Dravid. In July 2018, Dravid became the fifth Indian cricketer to be inducted into [[ICC Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23968290/ricky-ponting-rahul-dravid-claire-taylor-inducted-icc-hall-fame |title=Ponting, Dravid, Claire Taylor inducted into ICC Hall of Fame |date=2 July 2018 |publisher= [[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref>
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| ==Early life==
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| Dravid was born in a [[Marathi language|Marathi]]-Speaking [[Brahmin]] family<ref name="Meet Rahul Sharad Dravid">{{cite news|title=Meet Rahul Sharad Dravid|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/home/sunday-times/deep-focus/Meet-Rahul-Sharad-Dravid/articleshow/1675924.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=24 February 2007}}</ref> in [[Indore]], [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Meet Rahul Dravid |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-02-24/special-report/27880064_1_rahul-pushpa-dravid-roger-federer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016145809/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-02-24/special-report/27880064_1_rahul-pushpa-dravid-roger-federer |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 October 2012 |access-date=27 March 2007 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=24 February 2007}}</ref> His family later moved to [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], where he was raised.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cricinfo – Players and Officials – Rahul Dravid |url=http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/player/28114.html |access-date=6 May 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070427172904/http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/player/28114.html |archive-date=27 April 2007 }}</ref> His mother tongue is [[Marathi language|Marathi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mag/2004/09/12/stories/2004091200550300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612114045/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mag/2004/09/12/stories/2004091200550300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2017-06-12 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Keeping the windows }}</ref> Dravid's father Sharad Dravid worked for a company that makes jams and preserves, giving rise to the later nickname ''Jammy''. His mother, Pushpa, was a professor of [[architecture]] at the [[University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering]] (UVCE), Bangalore.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.verveonline.com/29/people/rahul/full.shtml |title=People | The Great Wall of India |publisher=Verveonline.com |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716094607/http://www.verveonline.com/29/people/rahul/full.shtml |archive-date=16 July 2011 }}</ref> Dravid has a younger brother named Vijay.<ref name="dravidthewall1">{{cite web |url=http://www.dravidthewall.com/2008/01/his-personal-choices.html |publisher=Dravidthewall |access-date=22 October 2013 |title=Dravid's personal choices |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023055320/http://www.dravidthewall.com/2008/01/his-personal-choices.html |archive-date=23 October 2013 }}</ref> He did his schooling at [[St. Joseph's Boys High School]], Bangalore and earned a degree in commerce from [[St. Joseph's College of Commerce]], Bangalore.<ref name="dravidthewall1"/> He was selected to [[India national cricket team|India's national cricket team]] while working towards an MBA at [[St. Joseph's Institute of Management, Bangalore|St Joseph's College of Business Administration]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Ravichandran Ashwin, Rahul Dravid among most educated Indian cricketers|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ravichandran-ashwin-rahul-dravid-among-most-educated-indian-cricketers-275140-2015-12-01|magazine=India Today|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref> He is fluent in several languages: Marathi, Kannada, English and Hindi.<ref name="Meet Rahul Sharad Dravid"/>
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| ==Formative years and domestic career==
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| Dravid started playing cricket at the age of 12, and represented [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]] at the under-15, the under-17 and the under-19 levels.<ref>{{cite web |title=webindia123-Indian personalities-sports-RAHUL DRAVID |url=http://www.webindia123.com/personal/sports/rahul.htm |access-date=6 May 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070810013711/http://www.webindia123.com/personal/sports/rahul.htm |archive-date=10 August 2007 }}</ref> Former cricketer [[Keki Tarapore (coach)|Keki Tarapore]] first noticed Dravid's talent while coaching at a summer camp in the [[Chinnaswamy Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Cricinfo – Coach Keki Tarapore reflects on pupil Rahul Dravid |url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/103543.html |access-date=6 May 2007}}</ref> Dravid scored a century for his school team.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} He also played as [[wicket-keeper]].<ref name="dravidthewall1"/>
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| Dravid made his [[Ranji Trophy]] debut in February 1991, while still attending college.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.4to40.com/legends/print.asp?p=Rahul_Sharad_Dravid&k=Ranji_Trophy |publisher=40to40 |access-date=22 October 2013 |title=Rahul Dravid Ranji debut |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023061911/http://www.4to40.com/legends/print.asp?p=Rahul_Sharad_Dravid&k=Ranji_Trophy |archive-date=23 October 2013 }}</ref> Playing alongside future India teammates [[Anil Kumble]] and [[Javagal Srinath]] against [[Maharashtra cricket team|Maharashtra]] in [[Pune]], he scored 82 runs in the match, which ended in a draw.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maharashtra v Karnataka at Pune, 02-05 Feb 1991 |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1990-91/IND_LOCAL/RANJI/KNOCK-OUTS/MAHA_KNTKA_RJI-PQF2_02-05FEB1991.html|access-date=6 May 2007}}</ref> He followed it up with a century against [[Bengal cricket team|Bengal]] and three successive centuries after.<ref name="Ranji">{{cite news |last1=Jaishankar |first1=Vedam |author-link1=Vedam Jaishankar |title=Dravid: taming the Goliaths of pace |url=http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19970119/01950203.html |access-date=18 October 2018 |work=The Indian Express |date=19 January 1997 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970422040740/http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19970119/01950203.html |archive-date=22 April 1997}}</ref> However, Dravid's first full season was in 1991–92, when he scored two centuries and finished up with 380 runs at an average of 63.30,<ref>{{cite web |title=Batting – Most Runs (Ranji trophy 1991–92) |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1991-92/IND_LOCAL/RANJI/STATS/IND_LOCAL_RJI_AVS_BAT_MOST_RUNS.html |access-date=6 May 2007}}</ref> getting selected for the [[South Zone cricket team]] in the [[Duleep Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web |title=South Zone squad 1991–92 |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1991-92/IND_LOCAL/DULEEP/SQUADS/DULEEP_1991-92_SOUTH-SQUAD.html |access-date=6 May 2007}}</ref> Dravid's caught the national team selectors' eye with his good performances for [[India A cricket team|India A]] in the home series against [[England Lions (cricket team)|England A]] in 1994–95.<ref name="Ranji"/>
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| ==International career==
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| ===Debut===
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| Dravid, who had been knocking at the doors of [[Indian national cricket team]] for quite a while with his consistent performance in domestic cricket, received his first national call in October 1994, for the last two matches of the [[Wills World Series]]. However, he could not break into the playing eleven. He went back to the domestic circuit and kept knocking harder.<ref name="Taking Guard">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=[[Rupa & Co.|Rupa Publications]] |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=2–8 |chapter=Taking Guard}}</ref> So much so, that when the selectors announced the Indian team for the [[1996 Cricket World Cup|1996 World Cup]] sans Dravid, an Indian daily newspaper carried a headline – "Rahul Dravid gets a raw deal".<ref name="The Dravid ODI journey">{{cite web |last1=Somani |first1=Saurabh |title=The Rahul Dravid journey in ODIs |url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/44709/the-rahul-dravid-journey-in-odis |website=[[Cricbuzz]] |access-date=20 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820165216/http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/44709/the-rahul-dravid-journey-in-odis |archive-date=20 August 2017 |date=16 September 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Dravid eventually made his international debut on 3 April 1996 in an ODI against [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in the [[1996 Singer Cup|Singer Cup]] held in [[Padang, Singapore|Singapore]] immediately after the 1996 World Cup, replacing [[Vinod Kambli]].<ref name="Cricinfo Timeline">{{cite web |title=Timeline: Rahul Dravid |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/28114.html?index=timeline |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713095431/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/28114.html?index=timeline |archive-date=13 July 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="firstpost">{{cite web |title=Rahul Dravid Profile@Firstpost |url=http://www.firstpost.com/topics/rahul-dravid-85633.html |website=[[Firstpost]] |access-date=16 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117012148/http://www.firstpost.com/topics/rahul-dravid-85633.html |archive-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> He wasn't particularly impressive with the bat, scoring just three runs before being dismissed by [[Muttiah Muralitharan]], but took two catches in the match.<ref name=Oracle>{{cite web |title=Player Oracle: Rahul Dravid |url=https://cricketarchive.com/cgi-bin/player_oracle_reveals_results2.cgi?playernumber=2280&testing=0&opponentmatch=exact&playername=dravid&resulttype=All&matchtype=All&teammatch=exact&startwicket=&homeawaytype=All&opponent=&endwicket=&wicketkeeper=&searchtype=InningsList&howout=All&endscore=&playermatch=contains&branding=cricketarchive&captain=&endseason=&startscore=&team=&startseason= |website=CricketArchive |access-date=23 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823081752/http://cricketarchive.com/cgi-bin/player_oracle_reveals_results2.cgi?playernumber=2280&testing=0&opponentmatch=exact&playername=dravid&resulttype=All&matchtype=All&teammatch=exact&startwicket=&homeawaytype=All&opponent=&endwicket=&wicketkeeper=&searchtype=InningsList&howout=All&endscore=&playermatch=contains&branding=cricketarchive&captain=&endseason=&startscore=&team=&startseason= |archive-date=23 August 2015}}</ref> He followed it up with another failure in the next game scoring just four runs before getting run out against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]].<ref name=Oracle />
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| In contrast to his ODI debut, his Test debut was rather successful one. Dravid was selected for the Indian squad touring [[England]] on the backdrop of a consistent performance in domestic cricket for five years.<ref name="Taking Guard" /><ref name="Lords feels like home">{{cite web |author1=Guyer, Julian |title=Lord's feels like home, says Dravid |url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/lord-s-feels-like-home-says-dravid-4118 |website=Cricketcountry |access-date=19 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222713/http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/lord-s-feels-like-home-says-dravid-4118 |archive-date=23 September 2015 |date=20 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Fine performances in the tour games including fifties against [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]] and [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] failed to earn him a place in the team for the First Test.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |author-link1=Devendra Prabhudesai |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=[[Rupa & Co.|Rupa Publications]] |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=13–17}}</ref> He finally made his Test debut at [[Lord's]] on 20 June 1996 against [[English cricket team|England]] in the Second Test of the [[Indian cricket team in England in 1996|series]] at the expense of injured senior batsman [[Sanjay Manjrekar]].<ref name="Cricinfo Timeline" /><ref name="Nice guy debut">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |isbn=978-81-291-1650-5 |pages=17–18 |chapter=Hero at Headquarters}}</ref> Manjrekar, who was suffering from an ankle injury, was to undergo a fitness test on the morning of the Second Test. Dravid had already been informed that he would play if Manjrekar fails the test. As Manjrekar failed the fitness test, ten minutes before the toss, [[Sandeep Patil]], the then Indian coach, went up to Dravid to inform him that he was indeed going to make his debut that day. Patil recalled years later:<ref name="Nice guy debut" />
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| {{blockquote |I told him he will be playing. His face lit up. I cannot forget that moment.}}
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| Coming in to bat at no. 7, he forged important partnerships, first with another debutante [[Sourav Ganguly]] and then with Indian lower order, securing a vital first innings lead for his team.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list">{{cite web |title=Dravid's innings-wise batting performance |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523183807/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |archive-date=23 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="Golden debuts">{{cite web |last1=Sethuraman |first1=Gautham |title=Golden debuts on this day: Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid at Lord's |url=http://www.khelnama.com/130620/cricket/features/golden-debuts-day-sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-lords/10043 |website=Khelnama |access-date=22 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017171232/http://www.khelnama.com/130620/cricket/features/golden-debuts-day-sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-lords/10043 |archive-date=17 October 2015 |date=20 June 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Dravid scored 95 runs before getting out to the bowling of [[Chris Lewis (cricketer)|Chris Lewis]]. He was just five runs short of a landmark debut hundred when he nicked a Lewis delivery to the keeper and walked even before umpire's decision.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |author-link1=Devendra Prabhudesai |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=[[Rupa & Co.|Rupa Publications]] |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=20–22 |chapter=Hero at Headquarters}}</ref> He also took his first catch in Test cricket in this match to dismiss [[Nasser Hussain]] off the bowling of [[Javagal Srinath|Srinath]].<ref name="Dravid's innings-wise fielding analysis">{{cite web |title=Dravid's innings-wise fielding analysis |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=fielding;view=innings |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523184531/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=fielding;view=innings |archive-date=23 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="Debut Test">{{cite web |title=Scorecard: India tour of England, 1996 – 2nd Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63714.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812103618/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63714.html |archive-date=12 August 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In the next tour game against [[British Universities cricket team|British Universities]], Dravid scored a hundred. He scored another fifty in the first innings of the Third Test.<ref name=Oracle /> Dravid concluded a successful debut series with an impressive average of 62.33 from two Test matches.<ref name="series-wise batting performance">{{cite web |title=Dravid's series-wise batting performance |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=batting;view=series |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522220208/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=batting;view=series |archive-date=22 May 2019}}</ref>
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| |quote = I had played five years of first-class cricket to break into the Indian team ... scored a lot of runs in domestic cricket ... was lucky to get the opportunity ... knew that probably it would be the only one. Otherwise I would have to go back to domestic cricket and start the cycle all over again ... I remember when I was 50 not out at the end of the day ... walking back to the hotel with Srinath and I knew somehow that this was probably a very significant innings. I knew I had some more breathing space ... a few more Test matches at least ... gave me a lot of confidence scoring 95 here and 80 at Trent Bridge ... as a player and as a person.
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| |source = Rahul Dravid, reflecting back on his Test debut 15 years later, during India tour of England, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gollapudi |first1=Nagraj |title=Dravid returns to where it all began |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/523876.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=27 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924195402/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/523876.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |date=19 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| ===1996–98: A tale of two formats===
| | '''Rahul Dravid''' is a sports player who has stopped playing professionally. He used to play [[cricket]] and was captain of the national [[cricket]] team of [[India]]. He was famous, and many people think he is one of the best cricket players ever. He scored the fourth-moust runs of any player, after [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Ricky Ponting]] and [[Jacques Kallis]]. He was born in January 11, 1973 in [[Indore]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] in [[India]]. He is the only player in the world to score a century against all ten test playing countries. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/player/28114.html|publisher=Cricinfo|title=Rahul Dravid profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos}}</ref> |
| Dravid's early years in international cricket mirrored his international debut. He had contrasting fortunes in the long and the shorter format of the game. While he straightaway made a name for himself in Test cricket, he had to struggle quite a bit to make a mark in ODIs.<ref name="Odi retirement another day in life">{{cite web |last1=Gollapudi |first1=Nagraj |title=Just another day in Dravid's life |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/532522.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=10 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407211255/http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/532522.html |archive-date=7 April 2016 |date=15 September 2011}}</ref> | |
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| After a successful Test debut in England, Dravid played in the [[Border–Gavaskar Trophy#1996–97 one-off Test|one-off Test]] against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in [[Feroz Shah Kotla Ground|Delhi]] – his first Test in India. Batting at no. 6, he scored 40 runs in the first innings. Dravid batted at no. 3 position for the first time in the First Test of the three-match [[South African cricket team in India in 1996–97#Test series|home series]] against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in [[Sardar Patel Stadium|Ahmedabad]] in November 1996.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /> He didn't do too well in the series scoring just 175 runs at a modest average of 29.16.<ref name="series-wise batting performance" />
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| Two weeks later, India toured [[South Africa]] for a [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 1996–97|three–match Test series]]. Chasing a target of 395 runs in the First Test, Indian team bundled out meekly for 66 runs on the [[Kingsmead Cricket Ground|Durban]] pitch that provided excessive bounce and seam movement.<ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: India tour of South Africa 1996/97, First Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153324.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=19 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112711/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153324.html |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Dravid, batting at no. 6, was the only Indian batsman who reached double figures in the innings scoring 27 [[not out]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: India tour of South Africa 1996/97, First Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63736.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=19 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308115300/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63736.html |archive-date=8 March 2016}}</ref> He was promoted to the no. 3 slot again in the second innings of the Second Test, a move that paid rich dividends in the ensuing Test. He almost won the Third Test for India with his maiden test hundred in the first innings scoring 148 runs and another 81 runs in the second innings at [[Wanderers Stadium|Wanderers]] before the thunderstorms, dim light and [[Daryll Cullinan|Cullinan]]'s hundred saved the day for South Africa enabling them to draw the match.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Match Report: India tour of South Africa, 1996/97, Third Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/151916.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=19 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112711/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/151916.html |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Dravid's performance in this Test earned him his first Man of the Match award in Test cricket.<ref name="MOTM list">{{cite web |title=List of Man of the Match awards for Rahul Dravid in international cricket |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=allround;view=awards_match |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523210834/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=allround;view=awards_match |archive-date=23 May 2019}}</ref> He top scored for India in the series with 277 runs at an average of 55.40.<ref name="Most runs: India in South Africa Test series, 1996/97">{{cite web |title=Most runs: India in South Africa Test series, 1996/97 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=380;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112712/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=380%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| Dravid continued in the same vein in the [[West Indies]] where he once again top scored for India in the [[Indian cricket team in West Indies in 1996–97|five–match Test series]] aggregating 360 runs at an average of 72.00 including four fifties.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: India in West Indies, Test series, 1996/97 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=383;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017171233/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=383%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=17 October 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 92 runs scored in the first innings of the fifth match in [[Bourda|Georgetown]] earned him a joint Man of the Match award along with [[Shivnarine Chanderpaul]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: India tour of West Indies, 1996/97, Fifth Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63749.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308115409/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63749.html |archive-date=8 March 2016}}</ref> With this series, Dravid concluded a successful 1996/97 Test season, topping the international runs chart with 852 runs from 12 matches at an average of 50.11 with six fifties and one hundred.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: 1996/97 Test season |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;season=1996%2F97;template=results;type=batting |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112712/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1%3Bseason%3D1996%2F97%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| Dravid continued his good run scoring seven fifties in the next eight Tests that included fifties in six consecutive innings (three each against Sri Lanka and Australia), becoming only the second Indian to do so after [[Gundappa Vishwanath]].<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Most fifties in consecutive Test innings |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283043.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=31 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925235319/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283043.html |archive-date=25 September 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> By the end of 1997/98 Test season, he had scored 15 fifties in 22 Tests which included four scores of nineties but just a solitary hundred.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid in Tests till 1997/98 Test season |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=start;season=1996;season=1996%2F97;season=1997;season=1997%2F98;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=31 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920132508/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=start;season=1996;season=1996%2F97;season=1997;season=1997%2F98;template=results;type=batting;view=innings |archive-date=20 September 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| The century drought came to an end in the 1998/99 Test season when he further raised the bar of his performance scoring 752 runs in seven Tests at an average of 62.66 that included four hundreds and one fifty and in the process topping the runs chart for India for the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian batting in 1998/99 Test season |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;orderby=runs;season=1998%2F99;team=6;template=results;type=batting |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=24 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824204054/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1%3Borderby%3Druns%3Bseason%3D1998%2F99%3Bteam%3D6%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting |archive-date=24 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The first of those four hundreds came on the [[Zimbabwe]] tour.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /> Dravid top scored in both the innings against [[Zimbabwe cricket team|Zimbabwe]] scoring 118 and 44 runs respectively however, India lost the [[Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 1998|one-off Test]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: India in Zimbabwe, 1998/99, Only Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63813.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505122755/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63813.html |archive-date=5 May 2016}}</ref>
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| The Zimbabwe tour was followed by a tour to [[New Zealand]]. First Test having been abandoned without a ball being bowled,<ref name="Ind in NZ 1998 results">{{cite web |title=Results: India in New Zealand, 1998/99 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/62318.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=19 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801163426/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/62318.html |archive-date=1 August 2017}}</ref> the [[Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 1998–99|series]] started for Dravid with the first [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] of his Test career in the first innings of the Second Test and ended with hundreds in both the innings of the Third Test in [[Seddon Park|Hamilton]]. He scored 190 and 103 not out in the first and the second innings respectively, becoming only the third Indian batsman, after [[Vijay Hazare]] and [[Sunil Gavaskar]], to score a century in both innings of a Test match.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Match Report: India in New Zealand, 1998/99, Third Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153416.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=24 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305022649/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153416.html |archive-date=5 March 2016}}</ref> Dravid topped the runs table for the series with 321 runs from two matches at an average of 107.00 but could not prevent India from losing the series 0–1.<ref name="Ind in NZ 1998 results" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: India in New Zealand, Test series, 1998/99 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=410;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=19 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801211706/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=410%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=1 August 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| Later that month, India played a two Test [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 1998–99|home series]] against Pakistan. Dravid didn't contribute much with the bat. India lost the First Test but won the Second Test in Delhi riding on [[Anil Kumble|Kumble]]'s historic [[10-wicket haul]]. Dravid played his part in the 10-wicket haul by taking a catch to dismiss [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]] who was Kumble's eighth victim of the innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: Pakistan in India, 1998/99, First Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63828.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=25 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307190518/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63828.html |archive-date=7 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: Pakistan in India, 1998/99, Second Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/63829.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=25 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502081854/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/63829.html |archive-date=2 May 2016}}</ref> The Indo-Pak Test series was followed by the [[1998–99 Asian Test Championship]]. Dravid couldn't do much with the bat as India went on to lose the riot-affected First Test of the championship against Pakistan at the [[Eden Gardens]].<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Match Report: Asian Test Championship 1998/99, First Test, Ind vs Pak |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153757.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=30 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507040515/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153757.html |archive-date=7 May 2016}}</ref> India went to [[Sri Lanka]] to play the Second Test of the championship. Dravid scored his fourth hundred of the season at [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground|Colombo]] in the first innings of the match. He also effected a brilliant run out of [[Russel Arnold]] during Sri Lankan innings fielding at short leg. On the fourth morning, Dravid got injured while fielding at the same position when the ball from [[Mahela Jayawardene|Jayawardene]]'s pull shot hit his face through the helmet grill. He didn't come out to bat in the second innings due to the injury.<ref>{{cite web |author1=S Jagadish |author2=Rick Eyre |title=Match Report: Asian Test Championship 1998/99, Second Test, SL vs Ind |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1998-99/ASIA-TEST/SCORECARDS/SL_IND_ASIA-TEST_T2_24-28FEB1999_CI365_MR.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204345/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1998-99/ASIA-TEST/SCORECARDS/SL_IND_ASIA-TEST_T2_24-28FEB1999_CI365_MR.html |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> The match ended in a draw as India failed to qualify for the Finals of the championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=Results: Asian Test Championship 1998/99 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/60671.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=30 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312213138/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/60671.html |archive-date=12 March 2016}}</ref>
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| Dravid tasted first success of his ODI career in the [[1996 'Friendship' Cup]] against Pakistan in the tough conditions of [[Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club Ground|Toronto]].<ref name="unlikely star of odis">{{cite web |author1=S Rajesh |title=An unlikely star of the 50-over format |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/532509.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112711/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/532509.html |archive-date=5 January 2016 |date=16 September 2011}}</ref> He emerged as the highest scorer of the series with 220 runs in five matches at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 68.53.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top scorers: Sahara 'Friendship' Cup 1996 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=730;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112712/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=730%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He won his first ODI Man of the Match award for the 46 runs scored in the low scoring third game of the series.<ref name="MOTM list" /> He top scored for India in the [[Standard Bank International One-Day Series 1996/97]] in South Africa with 280 runs from eight games at an average of 35.00 and a strike rate of 60.73,<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: Standard Bank International One Day series, 1996/97 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=739;type=tournament |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112712/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=739%3Btype%3Dtournament |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> the highlight being a Man of the Match award-winning performance (84 runs, one catch) in the Final of the series that came in a losing cause.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: Final, Standard Bank International One Day series, 1996/97 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/66078.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417093102/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/66078.html |archive-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> He was the second highest run scorer for India in the [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 1996–97#ODI series|four-match bilateral ODI series]] in the West Indies in 1996/97 with 121 runs at an average of 40.33 and a strike rate of 57.61.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: India in West Indies ODI series, 1996/97 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=745;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=13 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112712/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=745%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Dravid's maiden ODI hundred came in a losing cause in the [[1997 Pepsi Independence Cup]] against Pakistan in [[M. 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| However, Dravid's achievements in the ODIs were dwarfed by his failures in the shorter format of the game. 14 runs from two games in the [[1996 Pepsi Sharjah Cup]]; 20 runs from two innings in the [[Singer World Series]]; 65 runs from four innings in the [[1997 'Friendship' Cup]]; 88 runs from four games in the [[1998 Coca-Cola Triangular Series]] including a 22-ball five runs and a 21-ball one run innings, both coming against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]]; 32 runs from four games in the [[1998 'Friendship' Cup]];<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /><ref name="series-wise batting performance" /> a slew of such poor performances often forced him to the sidelines of the India ODI squad.<ref name="Dravid ruled out of odi poor form" /> By the end of 1998, Dravid had scored 1709 runs in 65 ODIs at a humble average of 31.64 with a poor strike rate of 63.48.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid in ODIs: Debut-1998 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2;spanmax1=31+dec+1998;spanval1=span;template=results;type=batting |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=15 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326192118/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2%3Bspanmax1%3D31%2Bdec%2B1998%3Bspanval1%3Dspan%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting |archive-date=26 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| By now, Dravid had been branded as a Test specialist. While he continued to score heavily in Test cricket, his poor strike rate in ODIs came under scanner. He drew criticism for not being able to adjust his style of play to the needs of ODI cricket, his lack of attacking capability and play big strokes. However, Dravid worked hard and re-tooled his game by increasing his range of strokes and adapting his batting style to suit the requirements of ODI cricket. He learned to pace his innings cleverly without going for the slogs.<ref name="The Dravid ODI journey" /><ref name="Odi retirement another day in life" /><ref name="unlikely star of odis" />
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| Dravid's ODI renaissance began during the 1998/99 New Zealand tour.<ref name="The Dravid ODI journey" /> He scored a run-a-ball hundred in the first match of the [[Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 1998–99#ODIs|bilateral ODI series]] that earned him his third Man of the Match award in ODIs.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /><ref name="MOTM list" /> The hundred came in a losing cause.<ref name="Oracle" /> However, his effort of 51 runs from 71 balls in the Fourth ODI came in India's victory and earned him his second Man of the Match award of the series.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /><ref name="MOTM list" /> He ended as the top scorer of the series with 309 runs from five games at an average of 77.25 and a strike rate of 84.65.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: India in New Zealand ODI series, 1998/99 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=778;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=17 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112712/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=778%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Dravid scored a hundred against Sri Lanka in [[1998–99 Pepsi Cup|1998/99 Pepsi Cup]] at [[Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground|Nagpur]] adding a record 236 runs for the 2nd wicket with Ganguly, who also scored a hundred in the match. Uncharacteristically, Dravid was the faster of the two scoring 116 of 118 deliveries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: 2nd match, Pepsi Cup 1998/99, Ind vs SL |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/151609.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=18 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150719002307/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/151609.html |archive-date=19 July 2015}}</ref> In the next match against Pakistan, he bowled four overs and took the wicket of [[Saeed Anwar]], out caught behind by wicket-keeper [[Nayan Mongia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: 3rd match, Pepsi Cup 1998/99, Ind vs Pak |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8562/scorecard/66213/India-vs-Pakistan-3rd-Match-Pepsi-Cup |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822200121/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8562/scorecard/66213/India-vs-Pakistan-3rd-Match-Pepsi-Cup |archive-date=22 August 2017}}</ref> This was his first wicket in international cricket.<ref name="Oracle" />
| | ==Performance== |
| | Rahul Sharad Dravid played his first debut match against the team from [[England]]. He played against [[Sri Lanka]] in his ODI debut match. He played only a one international T20 match, against England. |
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| Dravid warmed up for his debut World Cup with two fifties in the [[1998–99 Coca-Cola Cup]] in [[Sharjah Cricket Stadium|Sharjah]], one each against England and Pakistan.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /> Standing-in as the substitute wicket-keeper in the third match of the series for Nayan Mongia, who got injured during keeping, Dravid effected two dismissals. He first stumped [[Graeme Hick]] off [[Sunil Joshi]]'s bowling, who became Dravid's first victim as a wicket-keeper, and then caught [[Neil Fairbrother]] off [[Ajay Jadeja]]'s bowling.<ref name="Dravid's innings-wise fielding analysis" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: 3rd match, Coca-Cola Cup 1998/99, Eng vs Ind |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8534/scorecard/65777/England-vs-India-3rd-Match-Coca-Cola-Cup |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822201837/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8534/scorecard/65777/England-vs-India-3rd-Match |archive-date=22 August 2017}}</ref> He top scored for India in the tournament,<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: Coca-Cola Cup 1998/99 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=785;type=tournament |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=19 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122195848/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=785%3Btype%3Dtournament |archive-date=22 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> though his last ODI innings before the World Cup was a golden duck against Pakistan, in the Final of the series.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /> | | Dravid played 164 Test cricket matches and 344 ODI matches. Rahul Dravid scored 13,288 runs in Test cricket and 10,899 runs in ODIs. He picked up 4 wickets in ODIs and 1 wicket in Test cricket. Rahul Dravid made 36 centuries and 63 fifties in Test matches and 12 centuries and 83 fifties in ODIs. |
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| ===Debut World Cup success=== | | Rahul Dravid is one of the best wicket keepers of his time.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/17310407 |title=Is Rahul Dravid the greatest middle-order batsman of all time? |publisher=bbc.co.uk |date=9 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-17309801 |title=The greatness of Rahul Dravid |publisher=bbc.co.uk |date=9 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/slide-show-1-kumble-ganguly-laxman-dhoni-tributes-to-rahul-dravid/20120328.htm |title='The best No. 3 batsman in the world' |work=rediff.com |date=28 March 2012}}</ref> His performances in wicket keeping are as follows: Catches\Stumpings in Test Cricket: 210\0, ODIs: 196\14. |
| {{Main|1999 Cricket World Cup}} | | His best batting score in a single inning of the Test match is 270 runs. His best batting score in ODI is 153. His best bowling performances are Test cricket-1/18, One day International-2/43. |
| Dravid announced his form in England hitting consecutive fifties against Leicestershire and [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] in the warm-up games.<ref name="Oracle" />
| | ==Other types of cricket== |
| | In the [[Indian Premier League]] he played on the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] and [[Rajasthan Royals]] teams. In other types of cricket he played for Karnataka, [[Kent]], [[Scottish Saltiers]] and the [[Marylebone Cricket Club]]. |
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| He made his World Cup debut against South Africa at [[County Cricket Ground, Hove|Hove]] striking a half century, but scored just 13 in the next game against Zimbabwe.<ref name="Dravid in 1999 WC">{{cite web |title=Dravid's performance in ICC World Cup 1999 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2;filter=advanced;series=787;template=results;type=allround;view=innings |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121115519/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2%3Bfilter%3Dadvanced%3Bseries%3D787%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dallround%3Bview%3Dinnings |archive-date=21 January 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> India lost both the games.<ref name="1999 WC results">{{cite web |title=Result summary: ICC World Cup 1999 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/61046.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124213504/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/61046.html |archive-date=24 November 2016}}</ref> Having lost the first two games, India needed to win the remaining three games of the first round to have any chance of advancing into the [[1999 Cricket World Cup#Super Six stage|Super Six stage]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indians throw thriller away |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/342231.stm |website=[[BBC News]] |access-date=21 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121173647/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/342231.stm |archive-date=21 January 2017}}</ref> Dravid put up a partnership of 237 runs with [[Sachin Tendulkar]] against [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] at [[County Cricket Ground, Bristol|Bristol]] – a World Cup record – and in the process hit his maiden World Cup hundred, helping India to a 94-run victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: 9th Group A match, ICC World Cup 1999, Ind vs Ken |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/151495.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105112712/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/151495.html |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> India's designated keeper Mongia left the field at the end of 9th over during Kenyan innings, forcing Dravid to keep the wickets for the rest of the innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: 15th match, ICC World Cup 1999, Ind vs Ken |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/65207/India-vs-Kenya-15th-Match |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=1 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808004708/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/65207/India-vs-Kenya-15th-Match |archive-date=8 August 2017}}</ref> In the absence of injured Nayan Mongia, Dravid played his first ODI as a designated keeper against Sri Lanka at [[County Ground, Taunton|Taunton]].<ref name="Dravid as keeper match list">{{cite web |title=Dravid's appearances as designated keeper in ODIs |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2;filter=advanced;keeper=1;orderby=default;template=results;type=allround;view=match |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122120158/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2%3Bfilter%3Dadvanced%3Bkeeper%3D1%3Borderby%3Ddefault%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dallround%3Bview%3Dmatch |archive-date=22 January 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Dravid once again staged a record breaking partnership worth 318 runs – the first ever three hundred run partnership in ODI history – but this time with Sourav Ganguly, guiding India to a 157-run win.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid & Ganguly partner to World Cup best in '99 |url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/greatest-100-moments/97/dravid-ganguly-partner-to-world-cup-best-in-99 |website=icc-cricket.com |access-date=22 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104124625/http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/greatest-100-moments/97/dravid-ganguly-partner-to-world-cup-best-in-99 |archive-date=4 January 2015}}</ref> Dravid scored 145 runs from 129 balls with 17 fours and a six, becoming the second batsman in World Cup history to hit back-to-back hundreds.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian record-breakers crush holders |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/353834.stm |website=[[BBC News]] |access-date=22 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306003747/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/353834.stm |archive-date=6 March 2016}}</ref> Dravid struck a fine fifty in the last group match as India defeated England to advance into the Super Six stage.<ref>{{cite web |title=England crash out |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/342248.stm |website=[[BBC News]] |access-date=22 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122184858/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/342248.stm |archive-date=22 January 2017}}</ref> Dravid scored 2, 61 & 29 in the three Super Six matches against Australia, Pakistan & [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] respectively.<ref name="Dravid in 1999 WC" /> India failed to qualify for the semi-finals having lost to Australia and New Zealand but achieved a consolation victory against Pakistan in a tense game, what with the [[Kargil War|military conflict]] going on between the two countries in [[Kashmir]] at the same time.<ref name="1999 WC results" /><ref>{{cite web |title=India triumph in Pakistan Cup clash |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/361220.stm |website=[[BBC News]] |access-date=22 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122191448/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/361220.stm |archive-date=22 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kiwis charge into semi-finals |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/361224.stm |website=[[BBC News]] |access-date=28 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128185036/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/1999_cricket_world_cup/general_news/361224.stm |archive-date=28 January 2017}}</ref> Dravid emerged as the top scorer of the tournament with 461 runs from 8 games at an average of 65.85 and a strike rate of 85.52.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: ICC World Cup, 1999 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=787;type=tournament |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=22 January 2017 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| | | * Dravid was given the third and fourth highest civilian awards of India, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri. |
| Dravid's post-World Cup campaign started on a poor note with just 40 runs coming in 4 games of Aiwa Cup in August 1999.<ref name="Oracle" /> He soon came into his own, top-scoring for India in two consecutive limited-overs series – the [[1999 Singapore Challenge|Singapore Challenge]], the highlight being a hundred in the Final coming in a lost cause,<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: Coca-Cola Singapore Challenge, 1999 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=789;type=tournament |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006192046/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=789%3Btype%3Dtournament |archive-date=6 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: Final, Coca-Cola Singapore Challenge 1999, Ind vs WI |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/66236.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161216205656/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/66236.html |archive-date=16 December 2016}}</ref> and the [[1999 DCM Cup|DMC Cup]], the highlight being a match winning effort (77 runs, 4 catches) in the series decider for which he received man-of-the-match award.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: DMC Cup, 1999 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=790;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123191333/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=790%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=23 January 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Siddiqui |first1=Latafat Ali |title=India defeat West Indies to win series |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/83920.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408154337/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/83920.html |archive-date=8 April 2016}}</ref> Dravid topped the international runs chart for 1999 cricket season across all formats scoring 782 runs from 19 matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs in 1999 cricket season |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=11;season=1999;template=results;type=batting |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525063602/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=11;season=1999;template=results;type=batting |archive-date=25 May 2019}}</ref> By now, Dravid had started to keep wickets on an infrequent basis with India fielding him as designated wicket-keeper in five out of 10 ODIs played in the three events.<ref name="Dravid as keeper match list" />
| | * He was named one of the best five cricketers of the year by ''Wisden Cricketers' Almanack'' in 2000. |
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| Dravid kick-started his post World Cup Test season with a decent outing against New Zealand in the [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 1999–2000#Test series|3-match home series]]. His best effort of the series came in the second innings of the First test at [[Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium|Mohali]] scoring 144, helping India salvage a draw after being bowled out for 83 runs in the First innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: 1st Test, New Zealand in India Test series, 1999/00 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153853.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=23 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312031053/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/153853.html |archive-date=12 March 2015}}</ref> This was Dravid's sixth test hundred but his first test hundred on Indian soil.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /> Dravid did well in the 3–2 series win against New Zealand in the bilateral ODI series, scoring 240 runs in 5 games at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 83.62, ending as the second highest scorer in the series.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: New Zealand in India ODI series, 1999/00 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=796;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=24 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124114232/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=796%3Btype%3Dseries |archive-date=24 January 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His career best effort in ODIs came in this series in the second game at [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium|Hyderabad]] where he scored run-a-ball 153 runs which included 15 fours and two sixes.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /> He featured in a 331-run partnership with Tendulkar, which was the highest partnership in ODI cricket history, a record that stood for 15 years until it was broken in 2015.<ref name="ODI highest partnerships">{{cite web |title=Highest partnerships for any wicket in ODIs |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283574.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=24 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109102237/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283574.html |archive-date=9 November 2016}}</ref> In 1999, Dravid scored 1761 runs in 43 ODIs at an average of 46.34 and a strike rate of 75.16 including 6 hundreds and 8 fifties and featured in two 300+ partnerships.<ref name="ODI highest partnerships" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid in ODIs in the year 1999 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2;filter=advanced;orderby=default;spanmax1=31+Dec+1999;spanmin1=1+Jan+1999;spanval1=span;template=results;type=batting |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=24 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124120838/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2%3Bfilter%3Dadvanced%3Borderby%3Ddefault%3Bspanmax1%3D31%2BDec%2B1999%3Bspanmin1%3D1%2BJan%2B1999%3Bspanval1%3Dspan%3Btemplate%3Dresults%3Btype%3Dbatting |archive-date=24 January 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| India toured [[Australia]] in December 1999 for a 3-match test series and a triangular ODI tournament. Although Dravid scored a hundred against [[Tasmania cricket team|Tasmania]] in the practice match, he failed miserably with the bat in the Test series as India slumped to a [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 1999–2000|0–3 whitewash]]. He did reasonably well in the [[1999–2000 Carlton & United Series]] scoring 3 fifties in the triangular event however, India failed to qualify for the Final of the tournament.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Result Summary: India tour of Australia, 1999/00 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/62297.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=24 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105064747/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/62297.html |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref>
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| Dravid's poor form in Tests continued as India suffered a [[South African cricket team in India in 1999–2000|0–2 whitewash]] against South Africa in a home series.<ref name="Oracle" /> He had moderate success in the [[South African cricket team in India in 1999–2000#ODIs|bilateral ODI series]] against South Africa. He contributed to India's 3–2 series win with 208 runs at an average of 41.60 which included 2 fifties and three wickets at an average of 22.66 topping the bowling average chart for the series.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Bowling statistics: South Africa in India, ODI series, 1999/00 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=804;type=series |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024231435/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=804;type=series |archive-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> His career best bowling figure of 2/43 from nine overs in the First ODI at [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi)|Kochi]], was also the best bowling figure by any bowler in that particular match.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: South Africa in India, 1999/00, First ODI |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15711/scorecard/64657/india-vs-south-africa-1st-odi-south-africa-tour-of-india-1999-00 |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829090634/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15711/scorecard/64657/india-vs-south-africa-1st-odi-south-africa-tour-of-india-1999-00 |archive-date=29 August 2018 |date=9 March 2000}}</ref>
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| In February 2000, Tendulkar's resignation from captaincy led to the promotion of Ganguly, the vice-captain then, as the new captain of the Indian team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramchand |first1=Partab |title=Ganguly captain for one dayers, Indian team for second Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/87638.html |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803223520/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/87638.html |archive-date=3 August 2017 |date=26 February 2000}}</ref> In May 2000, while Dravid was busy playing [[county cricket]] in England, he was appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian team announced for the [[2000 Asia Cup|Asia cup]].<ref name="Dravid appointed vice captain">{{cite news |last1=Weaver |first1=Paul |title=Kent cry foul as Dravid leads Indian exodus |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2000/may/24/cricket |access-date=17 May 2019 |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=24 May 2000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509070816/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2000/may/24/cricket |archive-date=9 May 2014}}</ref>
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| India did well in the [[2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy]]. Indian team, coming out of the shadows of the infamous [[South Africa cricket match fixing|match fixing]] scandal, showed a lot of character under the new leadership of Ganguly and Dravid, beating Kenya, Australia and South Africa in consecutive matches to reach the Finals. Although India lost to New Zealand in the Finals, their spirited performance in the tournament helped restoring public faith back in Indian cricket.<ref name="2000 knock out">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=84–88 |chapter=Kent, And The Coliseum}}</ref> Dravid scored 157 runs in 4 matches of the tournament, at an average of 52.33, including 2 fifties.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: ICC Knockout Tournament, 2000/01 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/iccct2000/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=814;type=tournament |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=12 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613184346/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/iccct2000/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=814;type=tournament |archive-date=13 June 2018}}</ref> Dravid scored 85 runs in a match against Zimbabwe in the 2000–01 Coca-Cola Champions Trophy while opening the innings but was forced to miss the rest of the tournament because of an injury.<ref name="2000 knock out" />
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| India kick started the new Test season with a [[Indian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2000–01|9-wicket win]] against Bangladesh. Dravid played a brisk knock of 41 runs from 49 balls, including 5 fours and a six, while chasing a target of 63 runs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: Only Test, India in Bangladesh, 2000/01 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15597/scorecard/63898/bangladesh-vs-india-only-test-india-tour-of-bangladesh-2000-01 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref> The ensuing [[Zimbabwean cricket team in India in 2000–01#Test series|test series]] against Zimbabwe was [[John Wright (cricketer, born 1954)|John Wright]]'s first assignment as Indian coach.<ref name="2000 knock out" /> Dravid, who was instrumental in Wright's appointment as India's first foreign head coach, welcomed him with his maiden double hundred.<ref name="2000 knock out" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mustafi |first1=Suvajit |title=Sourav Ganguly credits Rahul Dravid for John Wright's appointment as India's coach |url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/sourav-ganguly-credits-rahul-dravid-for-john-wrights-appointment-as-indias-coach-690465 |website=CricketCountry |access-date=12 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310194833/https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/sourav-ganguly-credits-rahul-dravid-for-john-wrights-appointment-as-indias-coach-690465 |archive-date=10 March 2018 |date=6 March 2018}}</ref> He scored 200 not out in the first inning and 70 not out in the second, guiding India to a comfortable 9-wicket victory against Zimbabwe. He scored 162 in the drawn Second test to end the series with an average of 432.00 – highest batting average by an Indian in a series across all formats.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Verma |first1=Devarchit |title=Naman Ojha narrowly misses out on beating Rahul Dravid's feat during India A's tour of Australia 2014 |url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/naman-ojha-narrowly-misses-out-on-beating-rahul-dravids-feat-during-india-as-tour-of-australia-2014-158310 |website=CricketCountry |access-date=12 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419214955/https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/naman-ojha-narrowly-misses-out-on-beating-rahul-dravids-feat-during-india-as-tour-of-australia-2014-158310 |archive-date=19 April 2015 |date=15 July 2014}}</ref>
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| Dravid captained the Indian team for the first time in the fifth match of the [[Zimbabwean cricket team in India in 2000–01#ODI series|bilateral ODI series]] against Zimbabwe in the absence of Ganguly who was serving suspension.<ref name="2000 knock out" /> Riding on [[Ajit Agarkar|Agarkar]]'s all-round performance, Dravid led India to a 39-run victory in his maiden ODI as Indian captain.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: 5th ODI, Zimbabwe in India, 2000/01 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15599/scorecard/64684/india-vs-zimbabwe-5th-odi-zimbabwe-tour-of-india-2000-01 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=12 September 2018 |date=14 December 2000}}</ref> | |
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| ===History at Eden===
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| The Australian team toured India in February 2001 for what was being billed as the ''Final Frontier'' for [[Steve Waugh]]'s all conquering men, who were coming on the back of 15 consecutive Test wins.<ref name="Nice guy Aus. 2001 tour">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=90–96 |chapter=Kent, And The Coliseum}}</ref> Dravid failed in the first innings of the First Test but displayed strong resilience in Tendulkar's company in the second innings. Dravid's 196 ball long resistance finally ended when he got out bowled to Warne for 39 runs. Australians extended their winning streak to 16 Tests as they beat India convincingly by 10 wickets inside three days.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sethuraman |first1=Mahesh |title=Mumbai '01 – An underrated classic |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22034255/mahesh-sethuraman-2001-mumbai-test-underrated-classic |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914111434/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22034255/mahesh-sethuraman-2001-mumbai-test-underrated-classic |archive-date=14 September 2018 |date=27 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: First Test, Australia in India, 2000/01 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15565/scorecard/63919/india-vs-australia-1st-test-australia-tour-of-india-2000-01 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707012138/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15565/scorecard/63919/india-vs-australia-1st-test-australia-tour-of-india-2000-01 |archive-date=7 July 2018}}</ref>
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| The Australian juggernaut seemed unstoppable as they looked on course towards their 17th consecutive victory in the Second Test at the Eden Gardens, when they bowled India out for meagre 171 in the first innings and enforced a follow-on after securing a massive lead of 274 runs. In the second innings, [[V. V. S. Laxman|Laxman]], who had scored a fine fifty in the first innings, was promoted to no. 3 position which had been Dravid's usual spot for quite sometime now, while Dravid, who had gotten out bowled to Warne for second time in a row in the first innings for just 25 runs, was relegated to no. 6 position. When Dravid joined Laxman in the middle on the third day of the Test, with scoreboard reading 232/4 and India still needing 42 runs to avoid an innings defeat, another convincing win for Australia looked inevitable. Instead, two of them staged one of the greatest fightbacks in cricketing history.<ref name="Nice guy Aus. 2001 tour" /><ref name="VVS LAxman best">{{cite web |last1=Burnett |first1=Adam |title=The Best of VVS Laxman |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/legends-month-vvs-laxman-australia-india-kolkata-2001-rahul-dravid-harbhajan/2018-05-29 |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729015819/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/legends-month-vvs-laxman-australia-india-kolkata-2001-rahul-dravid-harbhajan/2018-05-29 |archive-date=29 July 2018 |date=29 May 2018}}</ref>
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| Dravid and Laxman played out the remaining time on the third day and whole of the fourth day, denying Australia any wicket on Day 4.<ref name="Nice guy Aus. 2001 tour" /> Dravid, angered by the flak that the Indian team had been receiving lately in the media coverage, celebrated his hundred in an uncharacteristic fashion brandishing his bat at the press box.<ref name="Nice guy Aus. 2001 tour" /><ref name="laxman dravid inspired">{{cite web |title=We took it session by session, say the day's heroes |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/105067.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111212005307/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/105067.html |archive-date=12 December 2011 |date=14 March 2001}}</ref> Eventually, Laxman got out on the fifth morning bringing the 376-runs partnership to an end. Dravid soon perished getting run out for 180 while trying to force the pace.<ref name="Nice guy Aus. 2001 tour" /> Ganguly declared the innings at 657/7, setting Australia a target of 384 runs with 75 overs left in the match.<ref name="follow on to win">{{cite web |last1=Chughtai |first1=Arshad |title=Forced to follow-on yet won |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com:80/ci/content/story/105230.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204084702/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/105230.html |archive-date=4 February 2018 |date=18 March 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Bhattacharya |first1=Rahul |title=India beating Australia in Kolkata |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/25/content/story/1138747.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914043247/http://www.espncricinfo.com/25/content/story/1138747.html |archive-date=14 September 2018 |date=30 August 2018}}</ref> An inspired team India bowled superbly to dismiss Australia for 212 in 68.3 overs. India won the match by 171 runs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: Second Test, Australia in India, 2000/01 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15565/scorecard/63920/india-vs-australia-2nd-test-australia-tour-of-india-2000-01 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830131913/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15565/scorecard/63920/india-vs-australia-2nd-test-australia-tour-of-india-2000-01 |archive-date=30 August 2018}}</ref> This was only the third instance of a team winning a Test after following-on and India became the 2nd team to do so.<ref name="follow on to win" />
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| Dravid scored 81 runs in the first innings of the Third Test and took 4 catches in the match as India defeated Australia at Chennai in a nail biting finish to clinch the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2000–01#Test series|series]] 2–1. Dravid scored 80 in the first of the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2000–01#ODI series|5-match ODI series]] at his [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium|home ground]] as India won the match by 60 runs. He didn't do too well in the remaining 4 ODIs as Australia won the series 3–2.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Results summary: Australia in India, 2000/01 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket/engine/series/61425.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914124705/http://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket/engine/series/61425.html |archive-date=14 September 2018}}</ref> Dravid topped the averages for the 2000/01 Test season with 839 runs from six matches at an average of 104.87.<ref>{{cite web |title=Batting average: 2000//01 Test season |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;orderby=batting_average;season=2000%2F01;template=results;type=batting |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914203807/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;orderby=batting_average;season=2000%2F01;template=results;type=batting |archive-date=14 September 2018}}</ref>
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| Dravid had a decent outing in Zimbabwe, scoring 137 runs from 134 balls in the First Tour game and aggregating 138 runs at an average of 69.00 from the drawn [[Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2001#Test matches|Test series]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: First Tour game, India in Zimbabwe, 2001 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15534/scorecard/106658/zimbabwe-a-vs-india-india-tour-of-zimbabwe-2001 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914184428/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15534/scorecard/106658/zimbabwe-a-vs-india-india-tour-of-zimbabwe-2001 |archive-date=14 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: India in Zimbabwe, Test series, 2001 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=448;type=series |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121063858/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=448;type=series |archive-date=21 January 2018}}</ref> In the ensuing [[2001 Zimbabwe Coca-Cola Cup|triangular ODI series]], he aggregated 121 runs from 5 matches at an average of 40.33 and a strike rate of 101.68,<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: Coca-Cola Cup, India in Zimbabwe, 2001 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=830;type=tournament |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121144022/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=830;type=tournament |archive-date=21 January 2018}}</ref> the highlight being an unbeaten 72 off 64 balls, while chasing a target of 235 against Zimbabwe in the 3rd match of the series, guiding India to a 4-wicket win with four balls to spare. He was adjudged man of the match for his match winning knock.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: 3rd match, Zim vs Ind, Coca-Cola Cup, 2001 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8570/scorecard/66314/zimbabwe-vs-india-3rd-match-coca-cola-cup--zimbabwe--2001 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914185237/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8570/scorecard/66314/zimbabwe-vs-india-3rd-match-coca-cola-cup--zimbabwe--2001 |archive-date=14 September 2018}}</ref>
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| On the next tour to Sri Lanka, India lost the first three matches of the [[2001 Sri Lanka Coca-Cola Cup|triangular event]]. In the absence of suspended Ganguly, Dravid captained the side in the 4th match leading them to their first victory of the series. India won the next two matches to qualify for the Final. Dravid played crucial innings in all the three victories. Eventually, India lost the Final to Sri Lanka.<ref name="SL tour 2001 Nice guy">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=98–102 |chapter=One for a Crisis}}</ref> He top scored for India in the series with 259 runs from seven matches at an average of 51.80 and a strike rate of 59.81.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: Coca-Cola Cup (Sri Lanka), 2001 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=831;type=tournament |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915001830/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=831;type=tournament |archive-date=15 September 2018}}</ref> Reinstated to his usual no. 3 position in the absence of injured Laxman, Dravid top scored for India in the ensuing [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2001|3-Test series]] as well with 235 runs at an average of 47.00. The highlight for Dravid was 75 runs scored in the tough fourth innings chase of the Second Test – a crucial contribution to India's first Test win in Sri Lanka since 1993 despite the absence of key players like Tendulkar, Laxman, Srinath and Kumble.<ref name="SL tour 2001 Nice guy" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ugra |first1=Sharda |title=Unlikely friendship between Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid holds key to Team India's future |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/sport/story/20010910-unlikely-friendship-between-sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-holds-key-to-team-indias-future-774163-2001-09-10 |website=[[India Today]]|access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914205654/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/sport/story/20010910-unlikely-friendship-between-sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-holds-key-to-team-indias-future-774163-2001-09-10 |archive-date=14 September 2018 |date=10 September 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: Test series, India in Sri Lanka, 2001 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=451;type=series |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105073049/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=451;type=series |archive-date=5 January 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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| Dravid had decent success in [[2001 Standard Bank Triangular Tournament|Standard Bank tri-series]] on South Africa tour, scoring 214 runs (including 3 fifties) at an average of 53.50 and a strike rate of 71.81.<ref name="series-wise batting performance" /> He also kept wickets in the final two ODIs of the series effecting 3 stumpings.<ref name="Dravid as keeper match list" /> The highlight for Dravid in the ensuing [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2001–02|Test series]] came in the second innings of the Second Test. India, having failed to last hundred overs in any of the previous three innings in the series, needed to bat out four sessions in the Second Test to save the match. They started on a poor note losing their first wicket in the first over with no runs on the scoreboard. However, Dravid forged an important partnership of 171 runs with [[Deep Dasgupta|Dasgupta]] that lasted for 83.2 overs taking India to the brink of safety. Poor weather helped India salvage a draw as only 96.2 overs could be bowled in the innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: First Test, India in South Africa, 2001/02 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15465/scorecard/63951/south-africa-vs-india-1st-test-india-tour-of-south-africa-2001-02 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=15 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307075119/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15465/scorecard/63951/south-africa-vs-india-1st-test-india-tour-of-south-africa-2001-02/ |archive-date=7 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: Second Test, India in South Africa, 2001/02 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15465/scorecard/63952/south-africa-vs-india-2nd-test-india-tour-of-south-africa-2001-02 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=15 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306134953/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15465/scorecard/63952/south-africa-vs-india-2nd-test-india-tour-of-south-africa-2001-02/ |archive-date=6 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Premachandran |first1=Dileep |title=The gleam of bone |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23061300/the-gleam-bone |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=15 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915214659/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23061300/the-gleam-bone |archive-date=15 September 2018 |date=1 December 2001}}</ref> Dravid captained the team in the [[Mike Denness and Indian cricket team incident|'unofficial' Third test]] in the absence of injured Ganguly, which India lost by an innings margin.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: 'Unofficial' Third Test, India in South Africa, 2001/02 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15465/scorecard/106790/south-africa-vs-india-unofficial-3rd-test-india-tour-of-south-africa-2001-02 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=15 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307155449/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15465/scorecard/106790/south-africa-vs-india-unofficial-3rd-test-india-tour-of-south-africa-2001-02 |archive-date=7 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="Nice guy SA 2001 tour">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=102–7 |chapter=One for a Crisis}}</ref>
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| By the end of the South African tour, Dravid had started experiencing problem in his right shoulder. Although he played the ensuing home [[English cricket team in India in 2001–02|test series]] against England, he pulled out of the six-match bilateral ODI series to undergo shoulder rehabilitation program in South Africa. He returned for the [[Zimbabwean cricket team in India in 2001–02|Zimbabwe's tour of India]] but performed below par, scoring a fifty each in the Test series and the bilateral ODI series.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref name="Nice guy SA 2001 tour" />
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| ===2002–2006: Peak years===
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| Dravid hit the peak form of his career in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rajesh |first1=S |title=India's overseas hero, and much more |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/556766.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104171833/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/556766.html |archive-date=4 January 2018 |date=9 March 2012}}</ref> Between Season 2002 and Season 2006, Dravid was the second highest scorer overall and top scorer for India across formats, scoring 8,914 runs from 174 matches at an average of 54.02, including 19 hundreds.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: Season 2002–2006 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=11;filter=advanced;orderby=runs;season=2002;season=2002%2F03;season=2003;season=2003%2F04;season=2004;season=2004%2F05;season=2005;season=2005%2F06;season=2006;template=results;type=batting |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525232013/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=11;filter=advanced;orderby=runs;season=2002;season=2002%2F03;season=2003;season=2003%2F04;season=2004;season=2004%2F05;season=2005;season=2005%2F06;season=2006;template=results;type=batting |archive-date=25 May 2019}}</ref>
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| Dravid had a decent outing [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 2001–02|in West Indies in 2002]]. The highlights for him included – hitting a hundred with a swollen jaw and helping India avoid the follow-on in the process at Georgetown in the drawn First Test;<ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: India tour of West Indies 2002, First Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/155140.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127031307/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/155140.html |archive-date=27 January 2016}}</ref> contributing with a fifty and four catches to India's victory in the Second Test at [[Queen's Park Oval|Port of Spain]] – India's first Test victory in West Indies since 1975–76;<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: India tour of West Indies 2002, Second Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/155141.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410010053/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/155141.html |archive-date=10 April 2019}}</ref> and another fifty in the drawn Fourth Test with a wicket to boot – that of [[Ridley Jacobs]] who was batting on 118.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: India tour of West Indies, Fourth Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15374/scorecard/63987/west-indies-vs-india-4th-test-india-tour-of-west-indies-2002 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510020831/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15374/scorecard/63987/west-indies-vs-india-4th-test-india-tour-of-west-indies-2002 |archive-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> This was Dravid's only wicket in Test cricket.<ref name="Oracle" /> He played as India's designated keeper in the ODI series but didn't contribute much with the bat in the 2–1 series win.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref name="Dravid as keeper match list" />
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| [[Indian cricket team in England in 2002|India's tour of England in 2002]] started with a triangular ODI event involving India, England and Sri Lanka. India emerged as the winners of the series beating England in the Final – their first victory after nine consecutive defeats in one-day finals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Results summary: India tour of England 2002 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/i/engine/series/62276.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520215101/http://www.espncricinfo.com/i/engine/series/62276.html |archive-date=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: NatWest series 2002, Final |date=29 August 2007 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154994.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402085905/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154994.html |archive-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> Dravid played as designated keeper in six out of seven matches effecting nine dismissals (6 catches, 3 stumpings) – most by a keeper in the series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most dismissals by keeper in NatWest series 2002 |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/keeping/most_dismissals_career.html?id=851;type=tournament |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520215611/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/keeping/most_dismissals_career.html?id=851;type=tournament |archive-date=20 May 2019}}</ref> He also did well with the bat aggregating 245 runs at an average of 49.00 including three fifties.<ref name="series-wise batting performance" /> His performance against Sri Lanka in fourth ODI (64 runs, 1 catch) earned him a man of the match award.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: NatWest series, 6th ODI, Ind vs SL |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/61110/scorecard/66288/india-vs-sri-lanka-natwest-series-2002 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402125445/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/61110/scorecard/66288/india-vs-sri-lanka-natwest-series-2002 |archive-date=2 April 2019}}</ref>
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| India lost the first of the four match Test series. Having conceded a 260 runs lead in the first innings of the Second Test at [[Trent Bridge|Nottingham]], Indians were in a spot of bother. However, Dravid led the fightback in the second innings with a hundred as Indians managed to earn a draw.<ref name="England tour 2002">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=109–117 |chapter=The Great Quartet}}</ref>
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| Ganguly won the toss in the Third Test and took a bold decision to bat first on a gloomy overcast morning at [[Headingley Cricket Ground|Headingley]] on a pitch known to be traditionally conducive for fast and swing bowling.<ref name="England tour 2002" /> Having lost an early wicket, Dravid ''weathered the storm'' in company of [[Sanjay Bangar]].<ref name="weather the storm">{{cite web |title=Outstanding individual performances in Tests in England |url=http://www.sify.com/sports/outstanding-individual-performances-in-tests-in-england-imagegallery-9-cricket-lhsvSiaagdhsi.html |website=Sify sports |access-date=21 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521212053/http://www.sify.com/sports/outstanding-individual-performances-in-tests-in-england-imagegallery-9-cricket-lhsvSiaagdhsi.html |archive-date=21 May 2019}}</ref> They played cautiously, taking body blows on a pitch with uneven bounce. Dravid completed his second hundred of the series in the process.<ref name="England tour 2002" /> As the conditions became more and more conducive for batting, the Indian batsmen piled on England's misery.<ref name="weather the storm" /> Indians declared the innings on 628/8 and then bowled England out twice to register their first test victory in England since 1986.<ref name="England tour 2002" /><ref>{{cite web |title=When India rocked England |url=http://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1151796/when-india-rocked-england |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021203905/http://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1151796/when-india-rocked-england |archive-date=21 October 2018}}</ref> Despite being outscored by Tendulkar, Dravid was awarded man of the match for his efforts.<ref name="England tour 2002" /><ref name="weather the storm" /> Dravid scored a double hundred in the drawn Fourth Test to notch up his second consecutive man of the match award of the series.<ref name="Ind vs Eng 4th test">{{cite web |title=Match report: Indian tour of England 2002, Fourth Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154972.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529020800/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154972.html |archive-date=29 May 2018}}</ref> [[Christopher Martin-Jenkins]] noted during the Fourth Test:<ref name="England tour 2002" /> {{blockquote |If a Martian were to land on Earth now and be told that the best batsman in the world was playing in this match, he would think it was Rahul Dravid and not Sachin Tendulkar.}} Dravid aggregated 602 runs in the series from four matches at an average of 100.33, including three hundreds and a fifty and was adjudged joint man of the series along with [[Michael Vaughan]].<ref name="series-wise batting performance" /><ref name="Ind vs Eng 4th test" />
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| India jointly shared the [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy]] with Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vasu |first1=Anand |title=Trophy wash-out an anti-climax, captains agree |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/123501.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522213849/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/123501.html |archive-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> Dravid contributed to India's successful campaign with 120 runs at an average of 60.00 and five dismissals behind the wicket.<ref name="Oracle" /> Dravid scored a hundred in the First Test of the [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2002–03|three match home series]] against West Indies becoming the first Indian batsman to score hundreds in four consecutive Test innings but had to retire soon after owing to severe cramps.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid eyes Weekes' record |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/122682.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522215655/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/122682.html |archive-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> Dravid did well in the subsequent bilateral 7-match ODI series aggregating 300 runs at an average of 75.00 and a strike rate of 89.82 including one hundred and two fifties.<ref name="series-wise batting performance" /> He also effected 7 dismissals (6 catches, 1 stumping) in the series.<ref name="series wise fielding">{{cite web |title=Dravid's series-wise fielding performance |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=fielding;view=series |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525234756/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=11;template=results;type=fielding;view=series |archive-date=25 May 2019}}</ref> India trailing 1–2, needed 325 runs to win the Fourth ODI and level the series. Dravid scored a hundred leading India to a successful chase. He once again scored a crucial fifty in the Sixth ODI as India once again leveled the series after trailing 2–3. India, however, lost the last match to lose the series 3–4.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Result summary: West Indies tour of India, 2002/03 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/61947.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309163317/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/61947.html |archive-date=9 March 2018}}</ref>
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| Dravid top scored for India in the [[Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 2002–03|two-match Test series]] in New Zealand as India slumped to a whitewash.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: India tour of New Zealand 2002/03, Test series |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=480;type=series |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201070233/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=480;type=series |archive-date=1 December 2017}}</ref><ref name="Ind in NZ 2002 results">{{cite web |title=Result summary: India tour of New Zealand, 2002/03 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/62325.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602134014/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/62325.html |archive-date=2 June 2018}}</ref> He played as designated keeper in six of the 7-match bilateral ODI series and effected seven dismissals but fared poorly with the bat as India were handed a 2-5 drubbing by the New Zealand.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref name="Ind in NZ 2002 results" />
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| ===2003 Cricket World Cup===
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| Dravid arrived in South Africa with the Indian squad to participate in the [[2003 Cricket World Cup]] in the capacity of first-choice keeper-batsman as part of their ''seven batsmen-four bowlers'' strategy – an experiment that had brought success to the team in the past year. The idea was that making Dravid keep wickets allowed India to accommodate an extra specialist batsman. The strategy worked out well for India in the World Cup. India recovered from a less than convincing victory against minnows [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] and a loss to Australia in the league stage and embarked on a dream run winning eight consecutive matches to qualify for the World Cup Finals for the first time since 1983.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-1650-5 |pages=121–34 |chapter=All-rounder}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=India set up dream final after brushing Kenya aside |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/130566.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170530195324/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/130566.html |archive-date=30 May 2017}}</ref> India eventually lost the Final to Australia ending as runner-up in the tournament.<ref name="2003 WC results">{{cite web |title=Results summary: 2003 ICC World Cup |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/61124.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814172209/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/61124.html |archive-date=14 August 2018}}</ref> Dravid contributed to India's campaign with 318 runs at an average of 63.60 and 16 dismissals (15 catches, 1 stumping).<ref name="series-wise batting performance" /><ref name="series wise fielding" /> Highlights for Dravid in the tournament included a fifty against England, 44 not out against Pakistan in a successful chase and an unbeaten fifty in another successful chase against New Zealand.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref name="2003 WC results" />
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| Dravid topped the international runs chart for 2003/04 cricket season across formats aggregating 1993 runs from 31 matches at an average of 64.29 including three double hundreds.<ref name="cricinfo batting innings list" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Top scorers: 2003/04 cricket season |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=11;season=2003%2F04;template=results;type=batting |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526215805/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=11;season=2003%2F04;template=results;type=batting |archive-date=26 May 2019}}</ref> First of those came against New Zealand in the first of the [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 2003–04|two-test home series]] at Ahmedabad. Dravid scored 222 runs in the first innings and 73 runs in the second innings receiving a man of the match award for his efforts. Dravid captained Indian Test Team for the first time in the second game of the series at Mohali in the absence of Ganguly. Both the matches ended in a draw.<ref name="MOTM list" /><ref>{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-1650-5 |pages=136–7 |chapter=Redemption and Immortality}}</ref> Dravid top scored in the series with 313 runs at an average of 78.25.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: New Zealand in India 2003/04, Test series |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=490;type=series |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801042112/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=490;type=series |archive-date=1 August 2018}}</ref> India next participated in [[2003–04 TVS Cup Tri series|TVS cup]] alongside New Zealand and Australia. India lost to Australia in the Final. Dravid scored two fifties in the series but the highlight was his fifty against New Zealand in the ninth match that came in just 22 balls – second fastest fifty by an Indian.<ref name="Oracle" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: TVS Cup, 9th match, Ind vs NZ |date=27 September 2005 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/220300.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922110643/http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/220300.html |archive-date=22 September 2017}}</ref>
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| ===An Eden encore===
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| After earning a draw in the first of the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2003–04|four-match Test series]] in Australia, Indians found themselves reeling at 85/4 in the Second Test at [[Adelaide Oval|Adelaide]] after Australia had piled 556 runs in the first innings when Laxman joined Dravid in the middle.<ref name="Nice guy Australia 2003">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=Ned Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-1650-5 |pages=139–49 |chapter=Redemption and Immortality}}</ref> They batted for 93.5 overs bringing about their second 300-run partnership adding 303 runs together before Laxman perished for 148 runs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Premachandran |first1=Dileep |title=Ghost of Kolkata past |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/125788.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721063820/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/125788.html |archive-date=21 July 2017 |date=14 December 2003}}</ref> However, Dravid continued to complete his second double hundred of the season.<ref name="Oracle" /> He was the last man out for 233 runs as India conceded a marginal first innings lead of 33 runs to Australia. India bowled Australia out for paltry score of 196 riding on Agarkar's six-wicket haul, and were set a target of 230 runs to win the match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scorecard: India tour of Australia 2003/04, Second Test |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15119/scorecard/64060/australia-vs-india-2nd-test-india-tour-of-australia-2003-04 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404200445/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15119/scorecard/64060/australia-vs-india-2nd-test-india-tour-of-australia-2003-04 |archive-date=4 April 2019}}</ref> Dravid helped India tread through a tricky chase with an unbeaten fifty as India registered their first test victory in Australia since 1980/81 to go up 1–0 in the series.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rajesh |first1=S |title=Dravid's heroics topple Australia |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/125851.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725095304/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/125851.html |archive-date=25 July 2017}}</ref> This was the first time that Australians were 0-1 down in a home series since 1994.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Premachandran |first1=Dileep |title=Rahul Dravid, German sedan |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/125871.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707174254/http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/125871.html |archive-date=7 July 2017 |date=16 December 2003}}</ref> Dravid won the man of the match award for his efforts.<ref name="MOTM list" /> Dravid registered a score of ninety each in the next two tests as Australia leveled the series 1–1.<ref name="Oracle" /> Dravid top scored for India in the series with 619 runs at an average of 123.80 and was awarded player of the series for his efforts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most runs: India tour of Australia 2003/04, Test series |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=496;type=series |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724065819/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=496;type=series |archive-date=24 July 2018}}</ref>
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| Dravid did moderately well in the ensuing [[2003–04 VB Series|VB series]] with three fifties in the league stage, all of which came in winning cause. However, India lost the best-of-three finals to Australia 2–0.<ref name="Oracle" /> Dravid was fined half his match fee for applying cough lozenge on the ball during a match in the series against Zimbabwe – an act that was claimed to be an ''innocent mistake'' by coach John Wright.<ref name="Nice guy Australia 2003" />
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| India visited [[Pakistan]] in March 2004 to participate in a [[Indian cricket team in Pakistan in 2003–04|bilateral Test series]] for the first time since 1989/90.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williamson |first1=Martin |title=A history of India v Pakistan |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakvind/content/story/232386.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=29 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410010907/http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakvind/content/story/232386.html |archive-date=10 April 2019}}</ref> Prior to the Test series, India participated and won the 5-match ODI series 3–2. Dravid top scored for India in the series with 248 runs at an average of 62.00 and a strike rate of 73.59. Dravid scored 99 runs in the First ODI helping India post an imposing total of 349. He also took the important catch of threatening [[Inzamam-ul-Haq]], who was batting on 122, as India went on to win the match by five runs. When Indians were trailing in the series 1–2, Dravid helped India level the series with an unbeaten fifty during a successful chase in the Fourth ODI.
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| ==Captaincy==
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| Dravid captained India in the first two tests in the absence of injured Ganguly and led India to their first-ever Test victory in Pakistan. Dravid, standing in only his second test as team's captain, took a bold and controversial decision during First Test at [[Multan Cricket Stadium|Multan]] that divided the cricket fraternity. Pakistani cricketers had been on field for 150+ overs as India posted a total in excess of 600 runs in the first innings. Dravid, who wanted to have a crack at the tired Pakistani batsmen in the final hour of second day's play, declared Indian innings with Tendulkar batting at 194, just six runs short of his double century. While some praised the ''team before personal milestones'' approach of the Indian captain, most criticized Dravid's timing of declaration as there were no pressing concerns and there was ample time left in the match to try and bowl Pakistan out twice. While Tendulkar was admittedly disappointed, any rumours of rift between him and Dravid were quashed by both the cricketers and the team management, who claimed that the matter had been discussed and sorted amicably behind closed doors. India eventually went on to win the match by innings margin. Pakistan leveled the series beating India in the Second Test. Dravid slammed a double hundred in the Third Test at [[Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium|Rawalpindi]] – his third double hundred of the season. He scored 270 runs – his career best performance – before getting out to reverse sweep trying to force the pace. India went on to win the match and the series – their first series victory outside India since 1993. Dravid was adjudged man of the match for his effort.
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| Dravid was appointed the captain for the Indian team for [[2007 Cricket World Cup|2007 World Cup]], where India had an unsuccessful campaign.
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| [[File:Rahul Dravid - moving the field.jpg|thumb|left|Dravid fielding during a Test match against Sri Lanka in [[Galle]] in 2008.]]
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| During India's unsuccessful tour of England in 2011, in which their 4–0 loss cost them the top rank in Test cricket, Dravid made three centuries.
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| [[File:Rahul cropped.jpg|thumb|right|Dravid batting against Australia at the [[MCG]]]]
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| ===2011 Tour of England===
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| Having regained his form on the tour to West Indies, where he scored a match-winning hundred in Sabina park, Jamaica, Dravid then toured England in what was billed as the series which would decide the World No. 1 ranking in tests.
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| In the first test at Lord's, in reply to England's 474, Dravid scored an unbeaten 103, his first hundred at the ground where he debuted in 1996. He received scant support from his teammates as India were bowled out for 286 and lost the test.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/474472.html 1st Test: England v India at Lord's, Jul 21–25, 2011 | Cricket Scorecard] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113011757/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/474472.html |date=13 November 2012 }}. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2013-12-23.</ref> The 2nd test at Trentbridge, Nottingham again saw Dravid in brilliant form. Sent out to open the batting in place of an injured Gautam Gambhir, he scored his second successive hundred. His 117 though, again came in a losing cause, as a collapse of 6 wickets for 21 runs in the first innings led to a massive defeat by 319 runs.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/474473.html 2nd Test: England v India at Nottingham, Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2011 | Cricket Scorecard] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113195321/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/474473.html |date=13 November 2012 }}. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2013-12-23.</ref> Dravid failed in both innings in the third test at Birmingham, as India lost by an innings and 242 runs, one of the heaviest defeats in their history.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/474474.html 3rd Test: England v India at Birmingham, Aug 10–13, 2011 | Cricket Scorecard] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113011849/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/474474.html |date=13 November 2012 }}. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2013-12-23.</ref> However, he came back brilliantly in the fourth and final match at The Oval. Again opening the batting in place of Gambhir, he scored an unbeaten 146 out of India's total of 300, carrying his bat through the innings. Once again, though, his efforts were in vain as India lost the match, completing a 0–4 whitewash.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/474475.html 4th Test: England v India at The Oval, Aug 18–22, 2011 | Cricket Scorecard] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122210328/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/474475.html |date=22 January 2015 }}. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2013-12-23.</ref>
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| In all, he scored 461 runs in the four matches at an average of 76.83 with three hundreds. He accounted for over 26% of India's runs in the series and was named India's man of the series by England coach Andy Flower. His performance in the series was met with widespread admiration and was hailed by some as one of his finest ever series<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/india/8714693/England-v-India-Rahul-Dravid-deserves-our-respect-after-frustrating-England.html England v India: Rahul Dravid deserves our respect after frustrating England] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628074529/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/india/8714693/England-v-India-Rahul-Dravid-deserves-our-respect-after-frustrating-England.html |date=28 June 2013 }}. Telegraph. Retrieved 2013-12-23.</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110822/jsp/.../story_14407797.jsp] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
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| ===Retirement===
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| Rahul Dravid was dropped from the ODI team in 2009, but was selected again for an ODI series in [[England]] in 2011, surprising even Dravid himself since, although he had not officially retired from ODI cricket, he had not expected to be recalled.<ref name=ieaug11>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Dravid-says-no-more-ODIs-after-England-series/828232/] {{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name=toisept11>{{cite news |title=I had a satisfying ODI career: Rahul Dravid |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-16/top-stories/30164516_1_rahul-dravid-odi-series-test-cricket |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807132504/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-16/top-stories/30164516_1_rahul-dravid-odi-series-test-cricket |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 August 2013 |access-date=9 March 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=16 September 2011}}</ref><ref name=dnaaug11>{{cite news |title=Rahul Dravid says thanks but no thanks |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_rahul-dravid-says-thanks-but-no-thanks_1573380 |access-date=9 March 2012 |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=7 August 2011}}</ref> After being selected, he announced that he would retire from ODI cricket after the series.<ref name=ieaug11/> He played his last ODI innings against England at [[Sophia Gardens]], Cardiff, on 16 September 2011, scoring 69 runs from 79 balls before being [[bowled]] by [[Graeme Swann]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2011/09/19/rahul-dravid-bows-out-in-style/?mod=google_news_blog |title=Rahul Dravid Bows Out in Style |first=Will |last=Davies }}</ref> His last limited-overs international match was his debut T20I match; he announced his retirement before playing his first T20I match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid retires from T20I |date=31 August 2011 |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_rahul-dravid-all-set-for-t20-debut-farewell_1582150 |access-date=31 August 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227182801/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_rahul-dravid-all-set-for-t20-debut-farewell_1582150 |archive-date=27 February 2012 }}</ref>
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| {{quote box|width=50%|align=right|quoted=1|quote=My approach to cricket has been reasonably simple: it was about giving everything to the team, it was about playing with dignity, and it was about upholding the spirit of the game. I hope I have done some of that. I have failed at times, but I have never stopped trying. It is why I leave with sadness but also with pride|source=– Dravid, at his retirement speech, March 2012<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rahul-dravid-retirement-speech-95431-2012-03-09|title=Full text of Rahul Dravid's retirement speech|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|date=9 March 2012}}</ref>}}
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| Dravid announced his retirement from Test and domestic cricket on 9 March 2012, after the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2011–12|2011–12 tour of Australia]], but he said that he would captain the [[Rajasthan Royals]] in the [[2012 Indian Premier League]]. He was the second-highest run scorer and had taken the highest number of catches in Test cricket at the time of his retirement.<ref name=toimar12>{{cite news |title=Rahul Dravid announces retirement from international cricket |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Rahul-Dravid-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/articleshow/12195477.cms |access-date=9 March 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=9 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309090436/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Rahul-Dravid-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/articleshow/12195477.cms |archive-date=9 March 2012 }}</ref>
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| In July 2014, he played for the MCC side in the [[Bicentenary Celebration match]] at [[Lord's]].<ref>{{cite web |title=MCC v Rest of the World – 5 July |url=http://www.lords.org/fixtures/fixtures-and-tickets/mcc-v-rest-of-the-world-5-july/ |work=Lord's |date=5 July 2014 |access-date=5 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707031308/http://www.lords.org/fixtures/fixtures-and-tickets/mcc-v-rest-of-the-world-5-july/ |archive-date=7 July 2014}}</ref>
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| ==Coaching==
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| Towards the end of his playing career, Dravid took on a role as mentor of the [[Rajasthan Royals]] IPL team, officially taking over in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Imtiaz|first=Md|date=2021-10-16|title=Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India head coach — Why is he chosen one?|url=https://thebridge.in/cricket/rahul-dravid-team-india-head-coach-25987|access-date=2021-11-11|website=thebridge.in|language=en}}</ref> During this time, he also became involved with the Indian national team, serving as mentor for the team's tour of England in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dravid to mentor India in England|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rahul-dravid-to-mentor-india-in-england-756323|access-date=2021-11-11|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> After leading the Royals to a third-place finish in the 2015 IPL season, he was appointed as the head coach of the [[India national under-19 cricket team|India U-19]] and [[India A cricket team|India A]] teams.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-06-07|title=A-lister Rahul Dravid gets a double role|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/rahul-dravid-to-coach-india-a-u-19-teams/|access-date=2021-11-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Dravid achieved immense success as coach, with the U-19s reaching the finals of the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2016 U-19 Cricket World Cup]]. Two years later, the team went on to win the [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2018 U-19 Cricket World Cup]], beating Australia by 8 wickets to win their fourth Under-19 World Cup, the most by any national side.<ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Ujwal Singh |date=February 2, 2018 |title=2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup final: How India stormed through to title clash|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/2018-icc-under-19-world-cup-final-how-india-stormed-through-to-title-clash-1160142-2018-02-02|access-date=2021-11-11|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Dravid was credited with bringing up future national team players including [[Rishabh Pant]], [[Ishan Kishan]] and [[Washington Sundar]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Dravid's Coaching Career, and How His Processes Led to India's Bench Strength|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/rahul-dravids-coaching-career-and-how-his-processes-led-to-indias-bench-strength-3757928.html|access-date=2021-11-11|website=www.news18.com|language=en}}</ref> Alongside his coaching roles, Dravid took on several mentor roles, including at the [[Delhi Daredevils]] IPL team.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2016-03-01|title=Dravid is Daredevils mentor, Upton named head coach|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/dravid-is-daredevils-mentor-upton-named-head-coach/article8300896.ece|access-date=2021-11-11|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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| In July 2019, following his four-year stint as coach of the junior teams, Dravid was appointed Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).<ref>{{Cite news|date=2019-07-09|title=Rahul Dravid appointed head of cricket at NCA|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/cricket-india-dravid-idINKCN1U40I3|access-date=2021-11-11}}</ref> He was in charge of "overseeing all cricket related activities at NCA was involved in mentoring, coaching, training and motivating players, coaches and support staff at the NCA". As head of NCA, he was widely praised for developing a steady supply of talent to the senior team and revamping player fitness and rehabilitation regiments.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=K. c Vijaya|date=2021-02-20|title=As we celebrate Team India's splendid run, we must remember the vital role played by the NCA|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/as-we-celebrate-team-indias-splendid-run-we-must-remember-the-vital-role-played-by-the-nca/article33877997.ece|access-date=2021-11-11|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Rahul Bhatnagar |date=March 8, 2021 |title=Rahul Dravid has done a great job at NCA as he looks after the 2nd string players, says Sourav Ganguly|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rahul-dravid-has-done-a-great-job-at-nca-says-sourav-ganguly-1776928-2021-03-08|access-date=2021-11-11|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
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| In November 2021, he was appointed as head coach of the [[Indian national cricket team]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mr Rahul Dravid appointed as Head Coach - Team India (Senior Men) |url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2021/news/155228/www.bcci.tv/articles/2021/news/155228/mr-rahul-dravid-appointed-as-head-coach-team-india-senior-men- |access-date=3 November 2021 |work=The Board of Control for Cricket in India}}</ref>
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| ==County stint==
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| Dravid had always been keen on further honing his batting skills in testing English conditions by playing in county cricket. He had discussed about the prospects regarding the same with John Wright, the former New Zealand cricketer and incumbent Kent coach, during India's 1998–99 tour of New Zealand. Wright was particularly impressed with Dravid's performance on that tour, especially his twin hundreds at Hamilton. The talks finally materialized and Dravid made his county debut for Kent in April 2000. His co-debutante Ganguly made his county debuted in the same match, albeit for the opposite team.<ref name="county">{{cite book |last1=Prabhudesai |first1=Devendra |title=The Nice Guy Who Finished First: A Biography of Rahul Dravid |date=December 2005 |publisher=[[Rupa Publications]] |location=New Delhi, Ind |isbn=978-81-291-16505 |pages=81–84 |chapter=Kent, And The Coliseum}}</ref>
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| Kent offer had come as a welcome change for Dravid. There was too much negativity surrounding Indian cricket marred by the match fixing controversy. Dravid himself had been struggling to score runs in Tests for quite some time.<ref name="Oracle" /> The county stint gave him a chance to "get away to a new environment" and "relax". The wide variety of pitches and weather conditions in England and a full season of intense county cricket against professional cricketers gave him a chance to further his cricketing education and learn things about his game.<ref name="county" />
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| Dravid made the most of this opportunity. In his 2nd game for Kent, Dravid scored a fluid 182 propelling them to an innings and 163 runs victory over the touring Zimbabwe side.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Zimbabweans vs Kent Tour Match 2000 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/15685/scorecard/569440/kent-vs-zimbabweans-tour-match-zimbabwe-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2000|access-date=2020-08-25|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> Out of 7 first class tour games that Zimbabwe played on that tour, Kent was the only team that managed to beat them. Dravid hit another fifty in a draw against Surrey. The newly appointed vice-captain had to leave the county championship temporarily, missing two championship games and two one day games, to fulfill his national commitment.The Indian team, Dravid included, fared poorly in the Asia cup and failed to qualify for the Final. Subsequently, Dravid returned to England to resume his county sojourn with [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]].<ref name="Oracle" /><ref name="county" />
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| In July 2000, Kent's away match against Hampshire at Portsmouth was billed as a showdown between two great cricketers- Warne and Dravid. Dravid came out on top. On a dustbowl, tailor-made to suit home team spinners, Warne took 4 wickets but could not take the all important wicket of Dravid. Coming in to bat at 15/2, Dravid faced 295 balls scoring 137 runs – his maiden hundred in county championships. Dravid scored 73 not out in the 2nd innings guiding Kent to a six wicket victory as Warne went wicketless.
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| In their last county game of the season, Kent needed one bonus point to prevent themselves from being relegated to the Second Division. Dravid made sure they stay put in the First Division by fetching that one bonus point with an inning of 77 runs.
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| Dravid concluded a successful stint with Kent aggregating 1221 runs from 16 first class matches(15 county games and 1 tour game against Zimbabwe) at an average of 55.50 including 2 hundreds and 8 fifties. He shouldered Kent's batting single-handedly as the second best Kent batsman during the same period, Paul Nixon, scored just 567 runs at an average of 33.35 in 17 matches. Dravid contributed to Kent's county campaign not just with the bat but also with his fielding and bowling taking 14 catches and 4 wickets at an average of 32.00.
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| ==Indian Premier League and Champions League==
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| [[File:Dravid and Warne.jpg|thumb|left|Dravid with [[Rajasthan Royals|RR]] teammate [[Shane Warne]]]]
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| Rahul Dravid played for [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] in IPL 2008, 2009 and 2010. Later he played for [[Rajasthan Royals]] and led it to finals of [[Champions League T20]] in 2013, and play-offs of [[Indian Premier League]] in 2013. Dravid announced retirement from Twenty20 after playing the [[2013 Champions League Twenty20]] in September–October 2013.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rahul-dravid-farewell-speech-sachin-tendulkar-cl-t20-final/1/313551.html Never thought I'd play T20 cricket for so long, an emotional Dravid bids farewell : Featured, News – India Today] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030065426/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rahul-dravid-farewell-speech-sachin-tendulkar-cl-t20-final/1/313551.html|date=30 October 2013}}. Indiatoday.intoday.in (7 October 2013). Retrieved 2013-12-23.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/rahul-dravid-leaves-greater-t20-legacy-than-sachin-tendulkar-1156873.html |title=Rahul Dravid leaves greater T20 legacy than Sachin Tendulkar – Firstpost |date=8 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010205033/http://www.firstpost.com/sports/rahul-dravid-leaves-greater-t20-legacy-than-sachin-tendulkar-1156873.html |archive-date=10 October 2013 }}</ref>
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| ==Playing style==
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| Dravid was known for his technique, and has been one of the best batsmen for the Indian cricket team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Dravid|url=https://indianexpress.com/about/rahul-dravid/|access-date=2021-10-28|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> In the beginning, he was known as a defensive batsman who should be confined to Test cricket, and was dropped from the ODI squad due to a low strike rate. However, he later scored consistently in ODIs as well, earning him the ICC Player of the Year award.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Dravid is the ICC's player of the year|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rahul-dravid-is-the-icc-s-player-of-the-year-143090|access-date=2021-10-28|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> His nickname of 'The Wall' in [[Reebok]] advertisements is now used as his nickname.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} Dravid has scored 36 centuries in [[Test cricket]], with an average of 52.31; this included five double centuries. In one-dayers, he averaged 39.16, with a strike rate of 71.23.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Dravid|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/28114.html|access-date=2020-08-25|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He is one of the few Indians whose Test average is better at away than at home, averaging almost five runs more on foreign pitches.<ref name="RD">[http://www.howstat.com/cricket/statistics/Players/PlayerHomeAway.asp?PlayerID=2060 Rahul Dravid- Analysis of Performances at Home and Away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091124111702/http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Players/PlayerHomeAway.asp?PlayerID=2060 |date=24 November 2009 }}. Retrieved 23 November 2010.</ref> As of 23 September 2010, Dravid's Test average abroad is 55.53, and his Test average at home is 50.76;<ref name="RD" /> his ODI average abroad is 37.93<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2;home_or_away=2;home_or_away=3;spanmax1=23+Sep+2010;spanval1=span;template=results;type=allround |title=Rahul Dravid away batting stats in ODI |access-date=23 November 2010}}</ref> and his ODI average at home is 43.11.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.howstat.com/cricket/statistics/Players/PlayerCountries_ODI.asp?PlayerID=2060 |title=Rahul Dravid home batting stats in ODI |access-date=23 November 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807123501/http://www.howstat.com/cricket/statistics/Players/PlayerCountries_ODI.asp?PlayerID=2060 |archive-date=7 August 2013 }}</ref> Dravid averages 66.34 runs in Indian Test victories.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=1;result=1;spanmax1=23+Sep+2010;spanval1=span;template=results;type=allround |title=Rahul Dravid Test analysis in matches won |access-date=23 November 2010}}</ref> and 50.69 runs in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/28114.html?class=2;result=1;spanmax1=23+Sep+2010;spanval1=span;template=results;type=allround |title=Rahul Dravid ODI analysis in matches won |access-date=23 November 2010}}</ref>
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| {{quote box|width=50%|align=right|quoted=1|quote= You cannot give him any bad balls or anything to get off strike... just pressure him early in the right spot. He is not like the other guys who love scoring off every ball, and there is no real weakness in his game either. He is mentally strong. You have just got to bowl well to him early on because he gets himself really set for a big innings once he is in |source=– [[Glenn McGrath]] on how to approach Dravid, while speaking to ''The Daily Telegraph'', December 2003<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/cricket/2003/dec/21dravid.htm|title=Dravid, Laxman real class: McGrath|work=Rediff.com|date=21 December 2003}}</ref>}}
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| Dravid's sole Test wicket was of [[Ridley Jacobs]] in the fourth Test match against the West Indies during the 2001–2002 series.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Agarwal|first=Kushagra|date=2018-05-18|title=Batsmen who picked just one wicket in more than a hundred Tests|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/batsmen-who-picked-just-one-wicket-in-more-than-a-hundred-tests|access-date=2020-08-31|website=sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref> Dravid often kept wicket for India in ODIs.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-10|title='Rahul Dravid had kept for 75 ODIs': Kiran More reveals why MS Dhoni was picked in the Indian team|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/the-scenario-was-something-like-this-kiran-more-reveals-why-ms-dhoni-was-picked-in-the-indian-team/story-7J1j1ersKWxtWJ4FHaU4SN.html|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
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| Dravid was involved in two of the largest partnerships in ODIs: a 318-run partnership with [[Sourav Ganguly]], the first pair to combine for a 300-run partnership,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lokapally|first=Vijay|title=On this day: Ganguly, Dravid blitzkrieg hits Taunton|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/on-this-day-sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-taunton-india-sri-lanka-1999-world-cup/article31673432.ece|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Sportstar|language=en}}</ref> and then a 331-run partnership with [[Sachin Tendulkar]], which is a world record.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Subrahmanyam|first=V. V.|date=2012-12-24|title=Sachin's special romance with city|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/sachins-special-romance-with-city/article4232687.ece|access-date=2021-10-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He also holds the record for the greatest number of innings played since debut before being dismissed for a duck. His highest scores in ODIs and Tests are 153 and 270 respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Dravid profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/rahul-dravid-28114|access-date=2021-10-28|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
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| [[File:Rahul Dravid Test batting graph 10 innings average.svg|left|thumb|350px|An innings-by-innings breakdown of Dravid's Test match batting career, showing runs scored (red bars with purple bars for not out) and the average of the last ten innings (blue line).]]
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| He was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-16|title=Wisden's Men's Test Team Of The 2000s {{!}} 2000s In Review|url=https://wisden.com/stories/2000s-in-review/wisdens-mens-test-team-of-the-2000s|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Wisden|language=en-GB}}</ref> Though primarily a defensive batsman, Dravid scored 50 runs not out in 22 balls (a strike rate of 227.27) against New Zealand in Hyderabad on 15 November 2003, the second fastest 50 among Indian batsmen.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=Pause, rewind, play: When Rahul Dravid smashed the second-fastest ODI fifty by an Indian batsman|url=https://scroll.in/field/968223/pause-rewind-play-when-rahul-dravid-smashed-the-second-fastest-odi-fifty-by-an-indian-batsman|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref>
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| In 2004, Dravid was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padma Shri a special feeling for Dravid|url=https://www.rediff.com/cricket/2004/jun/29dravid.htm|access-date=2021-10-28|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> On 7 September 2004, he was awarded the inaugural [[Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy|Player of the year award]] and the [[ICC Awards|Test player of the year award]] by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kesavan|first=N.|date=2017-01-11|title=Rahul Dravid's all-time top five knocks|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/Rahul-Dravid%E2%80%99s-all-time-top-five-knocks/article17022933.ece|access-date=2021-10-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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| {{quote box|width=50%|align=right|quoted=1|quote=Indian people love to give their cricket heroes a nickname. As these things go, Rahul Dravid being known as 'The Wall' is pretty much spot on. 'The fortress' could also describe Rahul. Because once, Dravid was set, you needed the bowling equivalent of a dozen cannon firing all at once to blast him down|source=– Legendary Australian spinner [[Shane Warne]], December 2008<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/new-zealand-in-india-2016/top-stories/Dravid-could-have-even-been-called-The-fortress-Warne/articleshow/3788322.cms|title=Dravid could have even been called 'The fortress': Warne|agency=Press Trust of India|date=3 December 2008}}</ref>}}
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| After reaching 10,000 Test runs milestone, he said, "It's a proud moment for sure. For me, growing up, I dreamt of playing for India. When I look back, I probably exceeded my expectations with what I have done over the last 10 to 12 years. I never had an ambition to do it because I never believed – it is just a reflection of my longevity in the game."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/7320087.stm |title=Dravid reaches Test runs landmark |work=BBC News |date=29 March 2008 |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326042657/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/7320087.stm |archive-date=26 March 2012 }}</ref>
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| Dravid is also one of the two batsmen to score 10,000 runs at a single batting position and is the fourth highest run scorer in Test cricket, behind Tendulkar, Ponting and Kallis.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India's overseas hero, and much more|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rahul-dravid-stats-analysis-india-s-overseas-hero-and-much-more-556766|access-date=2021-10-28|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
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| ==Controversies==
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| ===Ball-tampering incident===
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| In January 2004, Dravid was found guilty of ball tampering during an ODI with Zimbabwe. Match referee [[Clive Lloyd]] adjudged the application of an energy sweet to the ball as a deliberate offence, although Dravid himself denied this was his intent.<ref name="SMH">{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/21/1074360836935.html?from=storyrhs%20Dravid%20ball-tampering%20incident%20SMH |title=Ball tampering was deliberate, says Lloyd |work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=31 July 2010 |date=22 January 2004 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106142613/http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/21/1074360836935.html?from=storyrhs%20Dravid%20ball-tampering%20incident%20SMH |archive-date=6 November 2012 }}</ref> Lloyd emphasised that television footage caught Dravid putting a lozenge on the ball during the Zimbabwean innings on Tuesday night at the Gabba.<ref name="SMH"/> According to the ICC's Code of Conduct, players are not allowed to apply substances to the ball other than sweat and saliva.<ref name="SMH"/> Dravid was fined half of his match fee.<ref name="SMH"/>
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| Indian coach [[John Wright (cricketer, born 1954)|John Wright]] came out in defence of Dravid, stating that "It was an innocent mistake". Wright argued that Dravid had been trying to apply saliva to the ball when parts of a losenge he had been chewing stuck to the ball; Dravid then tried to wipe it off.<ref name="ESPNcric">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/137724.html |title=Wright defends Dravid in ball-tampering case |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 July 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100303152949/http://www.cricinfo.com/wc2007/content/story/137724.html |archive-date=3 March 2010 }}</ref> ICC regulations prevented Dravid from commenting about the issue, but former Indian captain [[Sourav Ganguly]] also stated that Dravid's act was "just an accident".<ref name="ESPNcric"/>
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| ===Captaincy===
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| Rahul Dravid has had a mixed record when leading India in Tests.
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| One of Dravid's most debated decisions was taken in March 2004, when he was standing in as the captain for injured [[Sourav Ganguly]]. India's first innings was declared at a point when [[Sachin Tendulkar]] was at 194 runs not out with 16 overs remaining on Day 2. In this test match Sehwag scored a triple century for the first time in his career. He became the first Indian to score triple century in test cricket with a score of 309.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/04/30/stories/2004043000932100.htm |location=Chennai, India |title=Multan declaration was a mistake: Ganguly |date=30 April 2004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050901043946/http://www.hindu.com/2004/04/30/stories/2004043000932100.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=1 September 2005 }}</ref>
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| In March 2006, India lost the Mumbai Test, giving England its first Test victory in India since 1985, enabling it to draw the series 1–1. The defeat in Mumbai was arguably the result of Dravid's decision to bowl first on a flat dry pitch, which later deteriorated and ended with an Indian collapse in the run chase. Coincidentally, it was Dravid's 100th test match in which the Indians were all out for 100 runs in the second innings.
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| After India failed to qualify for the final of the [[2006–07 DLF Cup|DLF Cup]], Dravid, the skipper, was criticised by former all-rounder [[Ravi Shastri]] who said that he was not assertive enough and let [[Greg Chappell]] make too many decisions.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/25/stories/2006092509681900.htm |location=Chennai, India |title=Shastri criticises Dravid |date=25 September 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071019200036/http://hindu.com/2006/09/25/stories/2006092509681900.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=19 October 2007 }}</ref> When asked for a response, Dravid said that Shastri, while a 'fair critic', was 'not privy' to the internal decision-making process of the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=328034&ssid=88&sid=SPO |title=Pathan's destiny is in his own hands: Dravid |publisher=Zee News |date=9 October 2006 |access-date=20 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930205601/http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=328034&ssid=88&sid=SPO |archive-date=30 September 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| He was criticised by [[Vijay Mallya]] for not picking the team with right balance after his then IPL team [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] finished seventh out of the eight teams that participated in the [[2008 Indian Premier League|2008 season]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/indveng/content/current/story/241706.html |title=Cricinfo – Dravid regrets top-order failure |publisher=Content-ind.cricinfo.com |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070823190259/http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/indveng/content/current/story/241706.html |archive-date=23 August 2007 }}</ref>
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| ==Achievements and awards==
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| {{Main|List of international cricket centuries by Rahul Dravid}}
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| {{See also|Indian national cricket captains}}
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| [[File:The_President,_Shri_Pranab_Mukherjee_presenting_the_Padma_Bhushan_Award_to_Shri_Rahul_Dravid,_at_an_Investiture_Ceremony,_at_Rashtrapati_Bhavan,_in_New_Delhi_on_April_05,_2013.jpg|thumb|President [[Pranab Mukherjee]] presenting the [[Padma Bhushan]] to Dravid, c. 2013.]]
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| ===National honours===
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| * 1998 – [[Arjuna Award]] recipient for achievements in cricket<ref name=Arjuna>{{cite news|title=Dravid receives Arjuna Award|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99sep02/sports.htm#top|access-date=24 August 2012|newspaper=The Tribune}}</ref>
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| * 2004 – [[Padma Shri]] – India's fourth highest civilian award<ref>{{cite news|title=Rahul Dravid awarded Padma Shri |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/july012004/i7.asp |newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=1 July 2004 |access-date=2007-03-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060907035520/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/july012004/i7.asp |archive-date=7 September 2006 }}</ref>
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| *2013 – [[Padma Bhushan]] – India's third highest civilian award
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| ===Other honours===
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| * 1999 – CEAT International Cricketer of the World Cup<ref name="Dravid player of world cup">{{cite web|title=Dravid bags ceat cricketer of the world cup award|url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=25697|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119181755/http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=25697|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 January 2013|publisher=Businesswireindia.com|access-date=21 August 2012}}</ref>
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| * 2000 – Dravid was one of the five cricketers selected as [[Wisden Cricketer of the Year]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Rahul Dravid – Wisden Cricketer of the Year | url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154389.html | publisher=[[Wisden Almanack]] | access-date=2007-03-27}}</ref>
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| * 2004 – [[ICC Player of the Year|ICC Cricketer of the year]] – Highest award in the ICC listings<ref name=ICC_Awards>{{cite news | title=Dravid walks away with honours| url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/09/stories/2004090906561800.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040923080130/http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/09/stories/2004090906561800.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=23 September 2004 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=9 September 2004 | access-date=2007-03-27 | location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
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| * 2004 – ICC Test Player of The Year, ICC Cricketer of The Year<ref name=ICC_Awards/>
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| *2004 – [[MTV Youth Icon of the Year]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Tribune - Magazine section - Saturday Extra|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040703/windows/main1.htm|access-date=2021-10-28|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
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| * 2006 – Captain of the ICC's Test Team<ref>{{cite web | title=ICC Test Team Captain 2006 | url=http://ia.rediff.com/cricket/2006/nov/03dravid.htm | publisher=[[Rediff]] | date=3 November 2006 | access-date=2007-03-27}}</ref>
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| * 2011 – [[NDTV Indian of the Year]]'s Lifetime Achievement Award with [[Dev Anand]]<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/ndtv-indian-of-the-year-2011-142183 |title=NDTV Indian of the Year 2011 |work=ndtv.com |access-date=19 October 2011}}</ref>
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| *2012 – [[Don Bradman]] Award with [[Glenn McGrath]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Bradman Awards honour for Dravid, McGrath|url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/bradman-awards-honour-dravid-mcgrath/33000|publisher=Wisden India|access-date=1 November 2012|archive-date=5 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105053242/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/bradman-awards-honour-dravid-mcgrath/33000|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| *2015 – ''Wisden'' India's Highest Impact Test Batsman<ref>{{cite web|title=HISTORY-CHANGING COLOSSUS|url=http://www.impactindexcricket.com/100-hidden-cricket-facts/history-changing-colossus/|publisher=Wisden India Impact Index|access-date=2 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114113328/http://www.impactindexcricket.com/100-hidden-cricket-facts/history-changing-colossus/|archive-date=14 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| *2018 – [[ICC Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{Cite news|others=PTI|date=2018-07-02|title=Dravid, Ponting inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/dravid-ponting-inducted-into-iccs-hall-of-fame/article24309680.ece|access-date=2021-10-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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| ==Personal life==
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| ===Family===
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| On 4 May 2003 he married Vijeta Pendharkar, a [[surgeon]] from [[Nagpur]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid weds Vijeta Pendharkar |url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2003/may/04drav.htm |access-date=6 May 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070402045123/http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2003/may/04drav.htm |archive-date=2 April 2007 }}</ref> Vijeta Pendharkar is also from [[Deshastha Brahmin]] community as Dravid.<ref name="Meet Rahul Sharad Dravid"/> They have two children: Samit, born in 2005,<ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid blessed with a baby boy |url=http://in.rediff.com/cricket/2005/oct/11dravid.htm |access-date=6 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070329000846/http://in.rediff.com/cricket/2005/oct/11dravid.htm |archive-date=29 March 2007}}</ref> and Anvay, born in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dravid becomes a dad again |url=http://cricketnext.in.com/news/dravid-becomes-father-again/40339-13.html |access-date=29 April 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501034721/http://cricketnext.in.com/news/dravid-becomes-father-again/40339-13.html |archive-date=1 May 2009 }}</ref> Dravid is fluent in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Hindi]], [[Kannada]] and [[English language|English]].
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| ===Commercial endorsements===
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| Rahul Dravid has been sponsored by several brands throughout his career including [[Reebok]] (1996 – ''present''),<ref>{{cite news |title=3 more ambassadors for Reebok |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2004/05/08/stories/2004050800580900.htm |date=7 May 2004 |newspaper=[[Business Line]] |access-date=27 March 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806132529/http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2004/05/08/stories/2004050800580900.htm |archive-date=6 August 2012 }}</ref> [[Pepsi]] (1997 ''present''),<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul Dravid to be the brand ambassador of Pepsi |url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/jun/10b.htm |date=10 June 1997 |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=27 March 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021062853/http://www.rediff.com/sports/jun/10b.htm |archive-date=21 October 2007 }}</ref> Kissan (''Unknown''),<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul Dravid to be the brand ambassador of |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020512/spectrum/main1.htm |date=12 May 2002 |work=The Tribune |location=India |access-date=27 March 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930061820/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020512/spectrum/main1.htm |archive-date=30 September 2007 }}</ref> [[Castrol]] (2001 – ''present''),<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul Dravid to be the brand ambassador of Castrol |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/catalyst/2001/02/16/stories/1916a053.htm |date=16 February 2001 |newspaper=[[Business Line]] |access-date=27 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021062831/http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/catalyst/2001/02/16/stories/1916a053.htm |archive-date=21 October 2007 |url-status=usurped}}</ref> [[Vodafone India|Hutch]]
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| (2003),<ref>{{cite book|title=A Practical Approach to Marketing Management|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DnYQx-Ks2dcC&pg=PA308|page=308|author=Kujnish Vashisht|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|year=2005|quote=Hutch in its another campaign uses Rahul Dravid (Mr. Dependable)|isbn = 9788126904730}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2TjbxDu-vj0C&pg=PA71|title=Strategic Corporate Communication|author=Argenti|publisher=Tata McGraw-Hill Education|year=2007|page=71|quote=You might know that Sachin Tendulkar, a star Cricketer, is a brand ambassador for Airtel and Rahul Dravid, another star cricketer, is brand ambassador for Hutch.|isbn=9780070618169}}</ref> Karnataka Tourism (2004),<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul Dravid to be the honorary brand ambassador of Karnataka Tourism |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-02-23/bangalore/28336763_1_rahul-dravid-tourism-ambassador |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016145815/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-02-23/bangalore/28336763_1_rahul-dravid-tourism-ambassador |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 October 2012 |date=23 February 2004 |location=India |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=27 March 2007}}</ref> [[New York Life Insurance Company|Max Life]] (2005 – ''present''),<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul Dravid to be the brand ambassador of Max Life Insurance |url=http://headlines.sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=13728610 |date=27 April 2005 |publisher=[[Sify]] |access-date=27 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070901095240/http://headlines.sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=13728610 |archive-date=1 September 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Bank of Baroda]] (2005 – ''present''),<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul Dravid to be the brand ambassador of Bank of Baroda |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/06/07/stories/2005060703020100.htm |date=7 June 2005 |newspaper=[[Business Line]] |access-date=27 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070102032139/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/06/07/stories/2005060703020100.htm |archive-date=2 January 2007}}</ref> [[Citizen Watch Co.|Citizen]] (2006 – ''present''),<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul Dravid to be the brand ambassador of Citizen Watches |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/05/09/19hdline.htm |date=9 May 2006 |newspaper=[[Business Line]] |access-date=27 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070209012014/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/05/09/19hdline.htm |archive-date=9 February 2007}}</ref> Skyline Construction (2006 – ''present''),<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul Dravid to be the brand ambassador of Skyline Construction |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/nov/10sky.htm |date=10 November 2006 |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=27 March 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061206005652/http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/nov/10sky.htm |archive-date=6 December 2006 }}</ref> [[Sansui Electric|Sansui]] (2007),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/videocon-sansui-declare-dhoni-dravid-out-of-ads/195090/ |title=Videocon, Sansui declare Dhoni, Dravid out of ads |work=The Financial Express |date=27 March 2007 |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214223312/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/videocon-sansui-declare-dhoni-dravid-out-of-ads/195090 |archive-date=14 December 2013 }}</ref> [[Gillette (brand)|Gillette]] (2007 – ''present''),<ref>{{cite news |last=Mehta |first=Mona |title=India Inc stands behind 'The Wall' |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/printer/news/217226/ |access-date=19 December 2010 |newspaper=The Financial Express |date=15 September 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214235316/http://www.financialexpress.com/printer/news/217226 |archive-date=14 December 2013 }}</ref> [[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] (2002<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afaqs.com/advertising/story.html?sid=5263_Samsung+to+spend+Rs+20-25+crore+between+Jan-March+2003+on+cricket |title=Samsung to spend Rs 20–25 crore between Jan–March 2003 on cricket |publisher=Afaqs.com |date=11 December 2002 |access-date=20 December 2010 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304135533/http://www.afaqs.com/advertising/story.html?sid=5263_Samsung+to+spend+Rs+20-25+crore+between+Jan-March+2003+on+cricket |url-status=dead }}</ref> – 2004<ref>{{cite news |last=Sydenham |first=Richard |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=alYQip_mSUK8&refer=asia-redirectoldpage |title=Pakistan-India Cricket Series Spurs $40 million Marketing Boon |publisher=Bloomberg |date=28 March 2004 |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103180548/http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=alYQip_mSUK8&refer=asia-redirectoldpage |archive-date=3 November 2012 }}</ref>), World Trade Center Noida (2013– ''present''),<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul Dravid is the Brand Ambassador of World Trade Center Noida |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/11/rahul-dravid-is-the-brand-ambassador-of-world-trade-center-noida/ |work=Biharprabha News |access-date=15 November 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118093106/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/11/rahul-dravid-is-the-brand-ambassador-of-world-trade-center-noida/ |archive-date=18 November 2013 }}</ref>
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| [[CRED]] (2021-''present'').
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| ===Social commitments===
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| * Children's Movement for Civic Awareness (CMCA)<ref>{{cite web |title=The Great Wall of India |url=http://www.verveonline.com/29/people/rahul/full.shtml |date=September 2004 |publisher=Children's Movement for Civic Awareness |access-date=24 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716094607/http://www.verveonline.com/29/people/rahul/full.shtml |archive-date=16 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Testimonials |url=http://www.cmcaindia.org/index.php?option=com_testimonials |publisher=Children's Movement for Civic Awareness |access-date=24 March 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719182153/http://www.cmcaindia.org/index.php?option=com_testimonials |archive-date=19 July 2011 }}</ref>
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| * UNICEF Supporter and AIDS Awareness Campaign<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul Dravid leads AIDS Awareness Campaign |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k4/july/julymam45.htm |date=16 July 2004 |publisher=Indian Television.com |access-date=27 March 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081123103803/http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k4/july/julymam45.htm |archive-date=23 November 2008 }}</ref>
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| Two biographies have been written on Rahul Dravid and his career:
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| * ''Rahul Dravid – A Biography'' written by Vedam Jaishankar ({{ISBN|978-81-7476-481-2}}). Publisher: UBSPD Publications. Date: January 2004<ref>{{cite web |title=Book Review – Rahul Dravid, A Biography |url=http://thatscricket.oneindia.in/beyond/bookreview/1701dravid.html |access-date=27 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930163800/http://thatscricket.oneindia.in/beyond/bookreview/1701dravid.html |archive-date=30 September 2007}}</ref>
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| * ''The Nice Guy Who Finished First'' written by Devendra Prabhudesai. Publisher: [[Rupa Publications]]. Date: November 2005<ref>{{cite web |title=Book Launch:The Nice Guy Who Finished First |url=http://us.rediff.com/cricket/2005/nov/17look.htm |date=2005-11-17 |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=27 March 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022021136/http://us.rediff.com/cricket/2005/nov/17look.htm |archive-date=22 October 2007 }}</ref>
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| * A collection of articles, testimonials and interviews related to Dravid was released by ESPNcricinfo following his retirement. The book was titled ''[[Rahul Dravid: Timeless Steel]]''.
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| * [[Sachin Tendulkar]]
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| * [[Sourav Ganguly]]
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| * [[VVS Laxman]]
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| * [[Virendra Sehwag]]
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| * {{Official website|http://www.rahuldravid.com/}}
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