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Rahul Dravid: Cracks in The Wall?

Rahul Dravid: Cracks in The Wall?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Ace statistician Rajneesh Gupta presents a detailed statistical analysis of Rahul Dravid's performances in the last few years and not surprising it has been dipping at an alarming rate in the last couple of years.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid at Bangalore airport

Spotted: Rahul Dravid at Bangalore airport

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Reader Manish Manchanda sent us this picture from Bangalore.

Rahul Dravid on Royals hugging spree

Rahul Dravid on Royals hugging spree

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid could not hold his excitement of qualifying for the next round in the IPL on Wednesday night.

Kohli, Rohit Go Full Throttle In The Nets!

Kohli, Rohit Go Full Throttle In The Nets!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

The senior duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma went full throttle in India's practice session on the eve of the India vs South Africa first ODI in Ranchi.

When VVS Laxman recommended Suryavanshi to Dravid

When VVS Laxman recommended Suryavanshi to Dravid

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Dravid, ever the craftsman, took Vaibhav under his wing. "He's an exciting talent," Dravid had said, "but part of our job is to groom him -- let him feel the environment, not throw him in too soon."

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Former India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said watching T20 World Cup from the sidelines for the first time in his career will be a "strange" experience as he reflected on the difficult selection calls and leadership decisions that defined his captaincy tenure.

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals struggled in IPL 2025, managing just three wins out of 13 matches to be placed ninth out of 10 teams.

Vote: Rahul Dravid's BEST Test knock!

Vote: Rahul Dravid's BEST Test knock!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

As Rahul Dravid signs off from all forms of cricket we take a look at some of his best Test knocks. Take the poll at the end of this slide show and tells us which was the best.

1000 and counting! Rahul joins elite list of batters

1000 and counting! Rahul joins elite list of batters

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

As India got off to a strong start in the must-win fourth Test for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, opener K L Rahul achieved a major career milestone, joining an elite list of Indian batters with 1,000 or more Test runs in England.

Dravid turns 52: Harbhajan's message steals hearts

Dravid turns 52: Harbhajan's message steals hearts

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The BCCI wished legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid on his 52nd birthday.

Rahul Dravid is 33, wish him!

Rahul Dravid is 33, wish him!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The Indian skipper turns 33 on January 11.

Rahul Dravid is 33, wish him!

Rahul Dravid is 33, wish him!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The Indian skipper turns 33 on January 11.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid at HAL airport

Spotted: Rahul Dravid at HAL airport

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Reader C Joseph spotted Rahul Dravid at HAL airport.

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators on Tuesday cleared Rahul Dravid's appointment as Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, ruling that there is "no conflict of interest" case against the former India captain.

Nitish Rana reveals Dravid's game-changing pep talk

Nitish Rana reveals Dravid's game-changing pep talk

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Struggling with poor form and fitness, Rana had even missed practice the day before the match, but Dravid's belief in him reignited his confidence.

U-19 Tri-Series: Trivedi steers India B home vs Afghanistan

U-19 Tri-Series: Trivedi steers India B home vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

U-19 Tri-Series: Vedant Trivedi guides India B to two-wicket win over Afghanistan

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

K L Rahul Won't....Dravid's Reveal

K L Rahul Won't....Dravid's Reveal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Rahul will not be the 'keeper during this series. We will go with another 'keeping option considering the five matches and the weather,' Rahul Dravid reasoned ahead of the opening Test in Hyderabad.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid and Martin Crowe

Spotted: Rahul Dravid and Martin Crowe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Reader Balachandar Muruganantham sent us this picture from Bangalore.

Rahul Dravid on G R Vishwanath

Rahul Dravid on G R Vishwanath

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Rahul Dravid salutes Gundappa Viswanath on his 60th birthday, saying he was an artist with an unmistakable style of his own.

'5 minutes of blur': 'Nearly Man' Muzumdar's moment of glory!

'5 minutes of blur': 'Nearly Man' Muzumdar's moment of glory!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Amol Muzumdar never experienced the highs of an India cricketer but now he is a World Cup winning head coach -- only the third in the history of Indian cricket after Gary Kirsten and Rahul Dravid.

Rahul Dravid's take on why Indian batters don't bowl

Rahul Dravid's take on why Indian batters don't bowl

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Indian cricket team think-tank's urge to play more all-rounders in recent years has got a lot to do with the current crop of top-order batters not rolling their arms over unlike some of their illustrious seniors from the bygone era.

Root overtakes Ponting; rises to 2nd in Test runs tally

Root overtakes Ponting; rises to 2nd in Test runs tally

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Joe Root picked an easy single off Mohammed Siraj in the 58th over to take his score to 31, which also took his overall Test tally to 13290 runs.

'Rohit had clarity and he deeply cared about the team'

'Rohit had clarity and he deeply cared about the team'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The legendary Rahul Dravid on Thursday reminisced on his time as Team India head coach and recalled how his strong bond with former T20I and Test captain Rohit Sharma contributed to a positive team environment.

Chak De India! Says Dravid

Chak De India! Says Dravid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Rahul Dravid was spotted cheering India at the hockey match with Argentina.

'Rahul Dravid was an absolutely complete cricketer'

'Rahul Dravid was an absolutely complete cricketer'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Former players hailed Rahul Dravid, who on Friday retired from international as well as domestic cricket, as among the very best produced by India and said his contribution to Indian cricket has been huge.

'Dravid, not IPL, is the real prize'

'Dravid, not IPL, is the real prize'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals.

SPOTTED: Gundappa Vishwanath, Rahul Dravid in Bangalore

SPOTTED: Gundappa Vishwanath, Rahul Dravid in Bangalore

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Spotted Gundappa Vishwanath and Rahul Dravid in Bangalore.

Dravid Refuses Bigger Bonus

Dravid Refuses Bigger Bonus

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Dravid requested the BCCI to reduce his reward to match that of his colleagues. He felt it wouldn't be right to receive a larger sum than the batting, bowling, and fielding coaches who played a crucial role in the team's success.

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Indian batter and former ODI skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement for the tour to Australia and how much he loves playing against the current 50-over world champions.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid at the War Museum

Spotted: Rahul Dravid at the War Museum

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Reader Vadluri Srikanth caught up with the Indian captain.

How Dravid shaped Samson's career as a Royal...

How Dravid shaped Samson's career as a Royal...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Sanju Samson, who will be leading Rajasthan Royals for a fifth successive year, credits Rahul Dravid's leadership as a major influence on his own approach.

Next star? Anvay Dravid's knock puts Karnataka on top

Next star? Anvay Dravid's knock puts Karnataka on top

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Batting at No. 4 Anvay remained unbeaten on 100 off 153 balls, striking 10 fours and two sixes

Rahul Dravid's five gems in Test cricket

Rahul Dravid's five gems in Test cricket

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

As the cricket world salutes the great Karnataka batsman on his retirement, rediff.com looks back on five Test knocks that are, arguably, his best.

Rahul Dravid: Standing tall amid the ruins

Rahul Dravid: Standing tall amid the ruins

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Ace batsman Rahul Dravid's aggregate of 461 runs in eight innings (@ 76.83) -- a quarter of the total runs scored by the India -- may be good for personal gratification, but it was not good enough to save Team India from a humiliating series defeat in England.

Anvay Dravid in Karnataka probables for Vijay Merchant Trophy

Anvay Dravid in Karnataka probables for Vijay Merchant Trophy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, was named in the Karnataka probable list of players for the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy.

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The only way for Dravid to sort out the mess was by forcing a showdown and getting Chappell removed as coach. That possibility was remote as Dravid neither had the ears of the BCCI nor was he the sort to confront knotty issues head on. A fascinating excerpt from Pradeep Magazine's Not Just Cricket: A Reporter's Journey through Modern India.

Happy Birthday Dravid!

Happy Birthday Dravid!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Wishes poured in for the legendary Indian cricketer across social media platforms. From archival videos of some of his most memorable innings to ads he featured in in the mid-90s to interviews with cricket journalists, Dravid's legacy has been celebrated and how!

SA star in exchange for Samson! RR, DC ready for swap?

SA star in exchange for Samson! RR, DC ready for swap?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

As Sanju Samson's IPL future remains to be a subject of intense debate, Rajasthan Royals are reportedly in advanced talks with Delhi Capitals for a swap deal involving South African Tristan Stubbs.

Rahul Dravid unplugged: 'India must prioritise Tests'

Rahul Dravid unplugged: 'India must prioritise Tests'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

In this second part of the interview with AYAZ MEMON, taken in England, Rahul Dravid talks about captaincy and what makes him the person he is.