News for 'Rahul Dravid'

Captaincy no problem: Dravid

Captaincy no problem: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

India's captain for the Sri Lanka tri-series says it will be fantastic to have Sourav Ganguly in the side.

Gambhir played really well: Dravid

Gambhir played really well: Dravid

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

The Indian vice-captain was full of praise for Gautam Gambhir, saying the way he played helped him pace his innings the way he usually does.

Both teams start even: Dravid

Both teams start even: Dravid

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Indian captain Rahul Dravid said Pakistan's ploy of targeting individuals in his side would not work.

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has urged the International Cricket Council to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited-over formats, saying it is "unfair" to finger spinners.

Dravid is Sports Personality of 2003

Dravid is Sports Personality of 2003

Rediff.com22 Feb 2004

The ace batsman edged out former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram and Indian tennis ace star Leander Paes for the award.

Dravid should have taken the review: Dhoni

Dravid should have taken the review: Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

In no way it could have changed the course of the match. However, it could very much have prolonged it, taking it into a fifth day.

Wright, Ganguly defend Dravid

Wright, Ganguly defend Dravid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

"It was an innocent mistake," India coach John Wright said of the incident.

Is Kohli ready to step into Dravid's shoes?

Is Kohli ready to step into Dravid's shoes?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Now that Rahul Dravid has hung his boots from international cricket, the uppermost concern dogging the cricket-crazy country is who is nextDravid in the making!

Laxman, Dravid lead Indian recovery

Laxman, Dravid lead Indian recovery

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

VVS Laxman smashed 109 and Rahul Dravid a watchful 53 to guide India to 216 for three at stumps on day two of the second Test.

'Dravid is the best choice'

'Dravid is the best choice'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Readers present their views on Rahul Dravid's appointment as the new Indian captain.

Top BCCI honour for Dravid, Ishant

Top BCCI honour for Dravid, Ishant

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Veteran batsman Rahul Dravid and pacer Ishant Sharma, who were the top Test performers for India on the recent tours to England and the West Indies, would receive Cricket Board awards at the function scheduled to be held in Chennai in December.

Dravid defends his bowlers

Dravid defends his bowlers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2003

Indian captain Rahul Dravid defended his bowlers saying the rival 'batsmen batted well'.

Dravid hits double ton

Dravid hits double ton

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Here is a look back at India's hard-fought 1-0 series win in England, 54 years back.

2nd Test: Dravid works on technique

2nd Test: Dravid works on technique

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

He is second highest run-maker in Test cricket's history but Indian batting veteran Rahul Dravid remains a student of the game and was seen fussing on his technique during the net session ahead of the second Test against Australia starting in Sydney on Tuesday.

Test rankings: Dravid soars, Tendulkar slips

Test rankings: Dravid soars, Tendulkar slips

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Almost all leading Indian batsmen, save Rahul Dravid, slipped in the latest Reliance ICC Test rankings for batsman, released on Tuesday. Their shoddy performance in the just-concluded Test series affected their individual rankings, with Sachin Tendulkar dropping a spot to fifth place.

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'

Zaheer's absence was crucial, concedes Dravid

Zaheer's absence was crucial, concedes Dravid

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Admitting that India find itself in a difficult position in the ongoing first Test against South Africa, batting mainstay Rahul Dravid said the visitor's inexperienced pace attack missed injured Zaheer Khan's services badly.

Dravid, Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

Dravid, Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Batting great Rahul Dravid and Olympic bronze medallist M C Mary Kom were named for the prestigious Padma Bhushan Awards, the third highest civilian honour, while six other sports persons figured in the list of Padma Shri awardees.

Dravid, Laxman keep Indian hopes alive

Dravid, Laxman keep Indian hopes alive

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman lived to fight another day for India in the second innings of the opening Test against England at Lord's on Sunday.

Dravid welcomes Kumble's election in KSCA

Dravid welcomes Kumble's election in KSCA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Rahul Dravid on Monday welcomed Anil Kumble faction's landslide victory in the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections but said the real work for the group begins now.

Dravid equals a world record

Dravid equals a world record

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

Scots waiting for Dravid

Scots waiting for Dravid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

They are hoping the ace Indian batsman will join them by June 1.

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli lifts IPL title finally -- No. 18 meets destiny on the 18th year

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.

KL Rahul: Breaking records and silencing critics

KL Rahul: Breaking records and silencing critics

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

While coming at No. 5, Rahul's role as a batsman is not easy - he either has very few overs to make an impact after a top-order mayhem or he has to consolidate after a top-order malfunction.

Dravid sets new catching record

Dravid sets new catching record

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Rahul Dravid scaled another lofty peak in his illustrious career when he created the world record for the most number of Test catches by a fielder in Wellington on Monday.

Dravid frustrated after another defeat

Dravid frustrated after another defeat

Rediff.com17 May 2008

"I am satisfied with my batting. I am playing well but things have not been good for us. I am frustrated a bit because nothing has been working out despite having very good players in our ranks," Dravid told reporters after his team's 65-run loss against Rajasthan Royals.

First Test: Dravid skips net practice

First Test: Dravid skips net practice

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Indian batting mainstay Rahul Dravid didn't turn up for the net practice at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), on Saturday, but the side's media manager insisted that he is fine and only wanted to take a break ahead the first Test against Australia beginning on Monday.

Dravid, Wadekar get top BCCI honours

Dravid, Wadekar get top BCCI honours

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Veteran India batsman Rahul Dravid and former captain Ajit Wadekar were on Saturday honoured with the Indian Cricket Board's (BCCI) top recognitions, the Polly Umrigar Award and the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, in Chennai.

Rahul keeps wickets at nets ahead of Pakistan clash

Rahul keeps wickets at nets ahead of Pakistan clash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Rahul was given a test on collecting the ball outside off-stump, and the 31-year-old also managed to crouch for the entire duration of training without much discomfort.

Dravid, Dhoni author huge lead for India Dravid, Dhoni author huge lead for India

Dravid, Dhoni author huge lead for India Dravid, Dhoni author huge lead for India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Images from the Day Three of the third Test match between India and New Zealand in Nagpur on Monday.

Dravid, Laxman prop India

Dravid, Laxman prop India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

Laxman, Dravid steady India

Laxman, Dravid steady India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

Hardik credits Rohit-Dravid for India's success in West Indies

Hardik credits Rohit-Dravid for India's success in West Indies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India skipper Rohit Sharma wants the team to step away from what it had been doing for the past five-six years and has given the players security and freedom to express themselves, says star all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Dravid celebrates Sourav's 100th Test

Dravid celebrates Sourav's 100th Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

As Sourav Ganguly readies to join the 100-Club, Rahul Dravid reminisces -- on that first match, the first century, and what Ganguly was like as a captain.

Kohli should be fine for third Test vs SA, says Dravid

Kohli should be fine for third Test vs SA, says Dravid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

India coach Rahul Dravid sounded confident that captain Virat Kohli will return for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa, to be played in Cape Town from January 11.

Dhoni lauds Dravid, Praveen following Kingston win

Dhoni lauds Dravid, Praveen following Kingston win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni praised Rahul Dravid and Praveen Kumar for their significant contribution in India's 63-run win over West Indies in the first Test in Kingston on Thursday. While man-of-the-match Dravid scored 112 in the second innings, Praveen had a match-haul of six for 80.

Dravid leads Karnataka fight-back

Dravid leads Karnataka fight-back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Rahul Dravid scored an unbeaten 77 as Karnataka scored 195 for one in the second innings against Mumbai.