New Delhi: Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid is celebrating his 52nd birthday on Saturday, January 11. One of the most revered figures in Indian cricket, Dravid has been one of the greatest servants of the game. The former India batter was dubbed ‘The Wall’ during his playing days for his ability to stand tall under immense pressure in all sorts of conditions.
He continued to be Indian cricket’s ‘Mr. Dependable’ even after returning as he continued to impress as a coach. Dravid worked with the India A and the India U-19 teams where he played a key role in nurturing the growth of several current Indian stars before taking over as the head coach of the senior Indian men’s team.
Under Dravid, Rohit Sharma-led India brought an end to the country’s over a decade-long wait for an ICC title by lifting the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy last year. ‘The Wall’ continues to be adored by Indian cricket fans for not just his cricketing achievements and acumen but also his humility and dedication to the sport.
One of the most consistent batters for India during his playing days, Dravid played 164 Tests, 344 ODIs and a single T20I game in his international career. He is India’s second-highest run-getter in Tests with 13265 runs at an average of 52.63, including 36 centuries and 63 fifties. He amassed 10889 runs in ODIs with 12 tons and 83 fifties. Dravid continues to hold some distinct records which are yet to be broken in international cricket.
A look at some unbreakable records held by Rahul Dravid:
1) Rahul Dravid holds the record for the most balls faced by a batter in Test cricket. He played 31258 deliveries in his Test career.
2) Rahul Dravid also holds the record for most minutes batted by any batter in Test history. In 164 Test matches, Dravid spent a record 44152 minutes batting in the middle.
3) Rahul Dravid holds the record for most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Tests. He plucked an impressive 210 catches as an outfield fielder in the longest format.
4) Rahul Dravid is the only Indian batter to have scored a Test century in as many as ten countries. He has a century in India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka.
5) Rahul Dravid holds the record for most consecutive ODI innings without a duck. He played 120 ODI innings straight without getting out on a duck.
6) Rahul Dravid was involved in the highest-ever partnership in ODI history. He shared a record 331-run stand with Sachin Tendulkar for India in ODI against New Zealand in 1999.
India legend Rahul Dravid is celebrating his 52nd birthday on Saturday, January 11. Here is a look at some unbreakable records held by the former India batter. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
