News for 'Rahul Dravid'

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.

Dravid, Laxman prop India

Dravid, Laxman prop India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

Laxman, Dravid steady India

Laxman, Dravid steady India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

BCCI recommend Dravid, Gambhir for Padma awards

BCCI recommend Dravid, Gambhir for Padma awards

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

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.

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.

Vijeeta Dravid reveals the virtues of 'The Wall'

Vijeeta Dravid reveals the virtues of 'The Wall'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Vijeeta, wife of India's batting stalwart Rahul Dravid, reveals the strengths that make him the cricketer and person he is.

Akram hails Dravid's ability to perform under pressure

Akram hails Dravid's ability to perform under pressure

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

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.

Dropping Dravid a mistake: Younis

Dropping Dravid a mistake: Younis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Younis Khan believes India have made a mistake by omitting Rahul Dravid for their first two ODIs.

'He's probably saving the big score for the final'

'He's probably saving the big score for the final'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'And for some reason, I don't want to jinx it, but I think there's a big one coming up.'

Dravid's inclusion indicates Indian team's crisis

Dravid's inclusion indicates Indian team's crisis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

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.

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Gambhir, who recently stepped down as KKR's coach after leading them to their first title in a decade, posted an emotional farewell message.

Fielding let us down: Dravid

Fielding let us down: Dravid

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The Indian captain said his team has the resilience to come back from 1-3 series deficit.

Wright's remarks pure guesswork: Dravid

Wright's remarks pure guesswork: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

Dravid has dismissed John Wright's remarks regarding the controversial declaration in the Multan Test.

Dravid, Chappell mum on Ganguly

Dravid, Chappell mum on Ganguly

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Both refused to answer questions on the former India captain's inclusion in the 30-man probables' list for the Champions Trophy.

Dravid to mentor Indian batsmen on Dhoni's request

Dravid to mentor Indian batsmen on Dhoni's request

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

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.

Rohit Chills With 'A Few Good Men'...

Rohit Chills With 'A Few Good Men'...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma relaxed with Head Coach Rahul Dravid and other members of the Indian cricket team and support staff team during the one day break between the first and second ODIs in Barbados on Friday, July 28. 2023.

Dravid caught in spin dilemma

Dravid caught in spin dilemma

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Indian captain Rahul Dravid is in a dilemma over whether to play both his spinners in the first West Indies Test

Coach Dravid on what ails India's ODI team

Coach Dravid on what ails India's ODI team

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

India's head coach Rahul Dravid had no hesitation in admitting that the ODI squad lacked balance with the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja unavailable to execute their all-round skills at numbers six and seven respectively.

Doull slams India: Modern batters not as good against spin as Ganguly, Tendulkar

Doull slams India: Modern batters not as good against spin as Ganguly, Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Simon Doull lambasted Indian batters for their poor batting performance against spinners Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips during the second Test

Recalling Dravid is the right decision: former selectors

Recalling Dravid is the right decision: former selectors

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

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.

Dravid ready for Tweny20

Dravid ready for Tweny20

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Rahul Dravid is talking only Twenty20 these days.

Dravid will be unavailable for India's overseas tours: Rai

Dravid will be unavailable for India's overseas tours: Rai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

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.

Dravid becomes third highest Test run-getter

Dravid becomes third highest Test run-getter

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

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.

Steve Waugh is my role model: Dravid

Steve Waugh is my role model: Dravid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

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's Dravid blames loss on batting failure

Rajasthan's Dravid blames loss on batting failure

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

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.

Sportspersons have to realise the whereabout clause: Dravid

Sportspersons have to realise the whereabout clause: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

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.

Dravid terms Pollard's antics an 'act of cowardice'

Dravid terms Pollard's antics an 'act of cowardice'

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid blasted Mumbai Indians' Keiron Pollard for his boorish celebrations following his catch to dismiss Shane Watson.

Sammy hoping to cash in on Dravid's vulnerabilities

Sammy hoping to cash in on Dravid's vulnerabilities

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy claims his team has finally figured out a chink in Rahul Dravid's armour and the in-form senior Indian batsman would be out of the equation early in the third and decisive Test to be played in Roseau, Dominica.

Dravid irreplaceable, cannot be matched: N Srinivasan

Dravid irreplaceable, cannot be matched: N Srinivasan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

BCCI president N Srinivasan described Rahul Dravid, who announced retirement from all forms of cricket, as 'irreplaceable' and a role model for youngsters to emulate.

Past performance will count: Dravid

Past performance will count: Dravid

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

ndian captain Rahul Dravid said past performance will be a factor while choosing the team for the World Cup.

Dravid rues timing of dismissal

Dravid rues timing of dismissal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

'It's disappointing to get out at that stage, especially the timing was not good. In the last half hour me and VVS Laxman were trying to be there when the new ball was taken,' Dravid, who was out for 93, said at the end of the first day's play in the third Test against Australia.

Dravid to Ganguly's defence

Dravid to Ganguly's defence

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

The India vice-captain said it is only a matter of time before Ganguly is back among the runs.

India clear about World Cup team combination: Dravid

India clear about World Cup team combination: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid says he and skipper Rohit Sharma are pretty clear about the team for the T20 World Cup in Australia in less than eight months' time.

Dravid was utterly despondent

Dravid was utterly despondent

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Padikkal 5th Debutant In Series!

Padikkal 5th Debutant In Series!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The last time India fielded five or more debutants in a Test series was during the 1996 tour of England when current Head Coach Rahul Dravid, Batting Coach Vikram Rathour, Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey all made their debuts along with Sourav Ganguly, Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi.

Dravid, Yuvraj doubtful for Nagpur Test: Kirsten

Dravid, Yuvraj doubtful for Nagpur Test: Kirsten

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Key batsmen Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, both nursing injuries, are doubtful starters for the first Test against South Africa, India coach Gary Kirsten said in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Dravid scores 40 for Karnataka

Dravid scores 40 for Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Ramesh Powar snared Dravid to complete his five-wicket haul to leave Karnataka reeling at 189 for nine on the first day of their four-day Elite Division Ranji Trophy match on Saturday.

Dravid rubbishes reports of Sehwag-Dhoni rift

Dravid rubbishes reports of Sehwag-Dhoni rift

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Senior Indian batsman Rahul Dravid rubbished Australian media reports that successive losses in the ongoing Test series has led to disharmony in the visiting side's dressing room, saying the team is not bothered about such speculation.

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'

Dinesh Karthik to replace Dravid

Dinesh Karthik to replace Dravid

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Rahul Dravid, who has scored just 51 runs from his five innings that he played so far in the series against Australia, will be replaced by wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik and R P Singh will come in, in place of Sreesanth, for the seventh and final one-dayer in Mumbai on Wednesday.