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.
In case BCCI accepts Dravid's resignation, a new captain has to be appointed within the next two weeks before Australia's tour of India gets underway from September 29.
Sachin was Dabang, Dada was Tiger, Dravid was Mr Perfectionist...
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Shreyas Iyer's ability to negotiate spin bowling effectively makes him a crucial asset for India in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Pakistan has the upper hand in the Champions Trophy, winning three of the five matches against India.
The void left by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement in Indian cricket was quickly filled by Rishabh Pant, said batting great Rahul Dravid.
A few big IPL franchises had offered Rahul Dravid blank cheques to join them, but his choice was clear.
'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.' 'I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.' 'Please don't give me credit for what he is doing now. I only made a suggestion.'
Private insurance company Max New York Life on Wednesday announced the signing up of Indian cricket team's vice captain Rahul Dravid as their brand ambassador.
It was the team's decision to declare the innings and not Dravid's alone.
Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.
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.
Under Kohli's captaincy, India became the first Asian side to win a Test series in Australia, besides recording some memorable wins elsewhere.
There is more than meets the eye in Rahul Dravid's decision to step down as Team India captain.
'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'
K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.
With his century in Rawalpindi on Monday, Rachin Ravindra became the first player to score a century on debut in both the ICC World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy.
Outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his confidence in India's ability to win their first ICC trophy in over a decade
Shah said even a foreign coach can be considered depending on the CAC's recommendations.
Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, India's Consul General in New York, hosted the country's cricket team that is in the United States for the ongoing T20 World Cup, on Tuesday.
In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.
Rahul Dravid has signed off on an illustrious ODI career in 118th position in International Cricket Council (ICC)'s Player Rankings after playing his first series in two years.
India's Rahul Dravid now holds the record of scoring more runs than any other batsman in fourth innings of a Test match.
Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India
Reader C Joseph spotted Rahul Dravid at HAL airport.
West Indies leg-spinner Anthony Martin, who produced a career-best spell in his team's win over India in the fourth ODI, said bowling to Rahul Dravid five years ago led him to believe that he could have a career in international cricket.
Wriddhiman Saha will retire from cricket at the end of this year's Ranji Trophy.
'She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes.' 'I take pride in performing for the country. Feels amazing, the fact that she's here makes it more special.'
'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.
Kapil said about Gambhir, "Good luck to him. All the best..."
70,563 international runs and close to 350 international wickets.
Preparation of a turning pitch for the Mumbai Test, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir's coaching style were discussed threadbare.
Gambhir was named India Head Coach in July after the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure.
Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing, despite his calm demeanour.
'Once we have selected Gambhir and if he is interested to coach in all three formats, who am I to say 'You can't coach a particular format'?'
He will make his debut for the Saltires in the game against Hampshire at Edinburgh's Grange club on 1 June.
Rohit Sharma said the feeling of winning the World Cup that ended India's decade-long drought in global tournaments could not be described in words.
Spotted Gundappa Vishwanath and Rahul Dravid in Bangalore.
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