Just a month shy of his 39th birthday, Rahul Dravid is enjoying the best form of his life. The Karnataka right-hand batsman is the leading scorer in Test cricket this year, with 1067 runs in 11 matches @ 59.27, having hit five centuries and three fifties.
Just a month shy of his 39th birthday, Rahul Dravid is enjoying the best form of his life. The Karnataka right-hand batsman is the leading scorer in Test cricket this year, with 1067 runs in 11 matches @ 59.27, having hit five centuries and three fifties.
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'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.
Once rated as one of the top batters of this generation, Virat Kohli's stock has fallen quite rapidly in Tests in recent years.
'And for some reason, I don't want to jinx it, but I think there's a big one coming up.'
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The Indian players now have the opportunity to etch their names in the annals of cricketing history, with Dravid's dream, their dream, finally within reach.
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The wicketkeeper-batter looked delighted to meet his team-mates during their training session for the Asia Cup, although he preferred to just watch and mingle with them as they went about their business.
'The most important thing is that they will always have my back. Aim to make it a happy and secure dressing room.'
'Not sure I'm a favourite just yet, but the Chennai fans are amazing. It's a special feeling when you've got fans cheering your name.'
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