Rahul Dravid, a prominent figure in Indian cricket, is not only a former captain of the Indian national team but also serves as the current head coach.
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Known for his exceptional batting skills, Dravid has amassed an impressive 24,177 runs in international cricket, earning widespread respect for his significant contributions to the sport.
As a coach, he focuses on fostering teamwork, mental resilience, and strategic thinking among players under his guidance.
Born on January 11, 1973, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Rahul Dravid’s cricketing journey began to flourish during his time at St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School in Bangalore.
Renowned for his orthodox technique, Dravid established himself as one of the finest classical Test match batters, showcasing remarkable powers of concentration, hard work, and exceptional batting prowess.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dravid set records and achieved milestones, including holding the record for the most catches in Tests with 210 catches.
His memorable partnership with VVS Laxman against Australia, where they shared a 376-run stand leading to an unlikely victory, remains etched in cricket history.
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Dravid’s adaptability was evident in both Test and ODI formats, where he excelled as a middle-order finisher, accumulating over 10,000 runs in ODIs before retiring from the format in 2008.
Aside from his cricketing achievements, Rahul Dravid is a family man, married to Vijeta Pendharkar, a surgeon, since May 4, 2003.
His father, Sharad Dravid, worked as a General Manager at Kissan, known for producing jams, while his mother, Pushpa Dravid, was a professor at the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering in Bangalore.
The couple has two sons, Samit Dravid born in 2005 and Anvay Dravid born in 2009.
In 2024, Rahul Dravid, at 51 years old, continues to be a respected figure in Indian cricket. His annual salary is approximately ₹12 crores (around $1.5 million), with an estimated net worth of around ₹172 crores (approximately $23 million)
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