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Cricketing Fraternity Wishes Rahul Dravid On His 49th Birthday
By CricShots - Jan 11, 2022 11:23 am
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Former Indian skipper, Rahul Dravid, who is currently serving as the current head coach of Team India, Rahul Dravid celebrates his 49th birthday on January 11, Tuesday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended wishes to the Indian batting great on the occasion and listed out his impressive numbers which he achieved during his illustrious career. 

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Rahul Dravid

In their tweet, BCCI wrote: “509 international matches, 24,208 international runs, 48 international centuries. Here’s wishing Rahul Dravid – former India captain & current #TeamIndia Head Coach – a very Happy Birthday.”

Rahul Dravid, who played 164 Tests, 344 ODIs, and a T20I for India, was wished by many members of the cricketing fraternity and fans. He amassed 10,768 runs in ODIs at an average of 39.15. However, in Tests, he sits just behind Tendulkar with 13,625 runs at an average of 52.63 in 163 matches. Tendulkar has 15,921 runs to his name from 200 matches. Overall, he is still India’s second-highest run-getter in international cricket now.

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Regarded as one of the safest slips fielders, Rahul Dravid finished his career with 336 catches overall with 210 of them coming in Tests. It’s the most by a fielder in the Test format. He was also known for great team spirit and selflessness, as in the ODI format, he took up the duties of a wicket-keeper since the team management thought of bringing in an extra bowler if a batter takes up wicketkeeping duties. 

Rahul Dravid also became the head of National Cricket Academy before taking up the role of the senior team’s head coach after Ravi Shastri’s departure. He started his coaching stint with the Indian team on a positive note, recording a T20I series sweep against New Zealand at home.

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Currently coaching the Indian team in his first overseas assignment, Rahul Dravid will add another feather to his already illustrious hat if India manages to clinch their first-ever series in the Rainbow nation. The final Test is scheduled to be commencing on Tuesday in Cape Town.

Here are some other birthday wishes for Rahul Dravid on his birthday:

 

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