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.
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.
They are hoping the ace Indian batsman will join them by June 1.
"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.
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.
Images from the Day Three of the third Test match between India and New Zealand in Nagpur on Monday.
India coach Rahul Dravid admitted that there is a need to have a conversation with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant regarding his shot selection.
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.
The BCCI has decided to recommend the names of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid and opener Gautam Gambhir's names for the prestigious Padma Bhusan and Padma Shri awards respectively.
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.
Glimpses of Team India's training session on Sunday.
Virat Kohli described how the 'energy' inside the MCG stadium inspired him to the match-winning knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup last year.
Vijeeta, wife of India's batting stalwart Rahul Dravid, reveals the strengths that make him the cricketer and person he is.
After Rahul Dravid called it a day from international cricket, Pakistan's fast bowling legend Wasim Akram admired the Indian batting great's ability to perform under pressure with his flawless technique and confidence.
The conversation kicked off with a curious Modi inquiring about the team's fielding drills, particularly referencing the spectacular catch taken by Suryakumar Yadav that turned the tide in the final match
Rahul Dravid scored an unbeaten 77 as Karnataka scored 195 for one in the second innings against Mumbai.
With an unprecedented 3-0 Test series whitewash on home soil, 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar stepped forward and admitted that maybe it is time for India to have an "introspection."
Younis Khan believes India have made a mistake by omitting Rahul Dravid for their first two ODIs.
India managed to win the game comfortably on day five despite two full days were lost due to wet outfield at the Green Park Stadium. Even on day one, only 35 overs possible.
Test specialist Rahul Dravid's surprise recall to India's One-day squad after a gap of almost two years, can be seen as an admission by the national selectors that the Indian team is in the midst of a crisis, the experts feel.
Former captain Rahul Dravid will have a few sessions with the Indian batsmen ahead of their first Test against England starting at Nottingham on July 9, although he has not been appointed in any capacity, BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel said on Sunday.
The Indian captain said his team has the resilience to come back from 1-3 series deficit.
Dravid has dismissed John Wright's remarks regarding the controversial declaration in the Multan Test.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
Both refused to answer questions on the former India captain's inclusion in the 30-man probables' list for the Champions Trophy.
Former India captain Rahul Dravid 'will not be available' for the senior Indian team's overseas tours owing to his commitments with the India A and Under-19 sides, the Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai said on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma acknowledged that there has been a lot of talk about KL Rahul's prolonged lean patch and that the batter needs to devise his own methods of scoring runs on slow turners.
Indian captain Rahul Dravid is in a dilemma over whether to play both his spinners in the first West Indies Test
The Indian dressing room looked a happy space as the team celebrated.
He may not have played a single ODI in the last two years but recalling Rahul Dravid for the upcoming one-day series against England is a step in the right direction, feel former chief selectors.
Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid favoured sportspersons signing the "whereabout" clause of anti-doping agency WADA as this would reduce chances of corrupt practices in the game.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid blamed the seven-wicket loss to Pune Warriors on the batting collapse in the second part of their innings but vowed to bounce back in the IPL.
Rahul Dravid on Wednesday overtook former West Indian captain Brain Lara as the third highest run-getter in the history of Test cricket when he reached 11 in the first of the three-match series against South Africa in Centurion.
He is a role model to many but recently-retired Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid himself looked up to Steve Waugh during his playing days and says he imitated the former Australian captain's mannerisms to build a successful career.
Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid blasted Mumbai Indians' Keiron Pollard for his boorish celebrations following his catch to dismiss Shane Watson.
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