Rahul Dravid, born on January 11, 1973, is considered one of the cricket’s most respected cricketers. If there was ever a batsman who put a price on his wicket, it is Dravid. No wonder everyone calls him ‘The Wall’. He has been India’s go-to man whenever the team was in crisis on the field and off it. Apart from being a fine top-order batsman, Dravid was an occasional wicket-keeper and the most successful slip catcher in history, overtaking Mark Waugh.
The former Indian cricketer was a part of the golden generation of Indian cricketers including some of the biggest names like Tendulkar, Laxman and Ganguly but still managed to stand out and carve a unique identity for him. And so, it came as a surprise when he wasn’t included in the BCCI advisory committee including Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman. However, it was later cleared that, true to his personality, he opted to coach the young guns of Indian cricket and was appointed as the coach for India U-19 team and India A team.
So here is a compilation of 19 quotes on Rahul Dravid that explain why cricket will never again see the likes of him.
1. SACHIN TENDULKAR
The Little Master shows how inspired he is by Dravid
2. BRAD HOGG
A statement you can’t argue with
3. BRETT LEE
The Aussie pacer states a fact
4. BRIAN LARA
The West Indian maestro is willing to risk anything while betting on Dravid
5. Glenn McGrath
The Aussie paceman honouring Dravid’s ability
6. HARSHA BHOGLE
Harsha Bhogle’s wish
7. IAN CHAPPELL
Sound advice from Ian Chappell
8. JAVAGAL SRINATH
9. JOHN WRIGHT
When the coach says you are great, there is no second question
10. MAHESH BHUPATHI
The tennis legend knows Dravid’s limitations, which are none
11. MATHEW HAYDEN
Matthew Hayden justifies Dravid’s commitment to the game
12. NAVJOT SINGH
A quote that proves Dravid’s perseverance paid off
13. SHANE WATSON
14. STEVE WAUGH
The ex-Aussie skipper tells us about Dravid’s amazing personality
15. VIJEETA DRAVID
Words from Jammy’s wife show his humility and greatness
16. ARTICLE EXCERPTS
17. ESPN
18. MTV
MTV got it right
19. ANONYMOUS
At present, the Indian batting legend is enjoying his stint as the coach of Indian under-19 and India A cricket team. Dravid said that coaching has been the ‘most satisfying’ thing he has done ever since his international retirement in 2012.