Rahul Dravid made his Test debut for India in 1996 against England at Lord's. He made a fantastic start, scoring an impressive 95.
Dravid's debut —
Rahul Dravid made his Test debut for India in 1996 against England at Lord's. He made a fantastic start, scoring an impressive 95.
Dravid smashed 145 in a 318-run partnership with Sourav Ganguly during a match with Sri Lanka at the 1999 World Cup, a record in the one-day form of the game.
World Cup warrior —
Dravid smashed 145 in a 318-run partnership with Sourav Ganguly during a match with Sri Lanka at the 1999 World Cup, a record in the one-day form of the game.
Against Australia in Kolkata in 2001, Dravid destroyed one of the greatest bowlers to have played the game -- Shane Warne. Dravid came to the crease with India needing 45 runs to avoid an innings defeat. He eventually led them to a thrilling victory with a knock of 180, hitting Warne for 41 off 51 balls in the process.
Laying waste to Warne —
Against Australia in Kolkata in 2001, Dravid destroyed one of the greatest bowlers to have played the game -- Shane Warne. Dravid came to the crease with India needing 45 runs to avoid an innings defeat. He eventually led them to a thrilling victory with a knock of 180, hitting Warne for 41 off 51 balls in the process.
Dravid hit four centuries in four consecutive Tests in 2002, recording three against England before grabbing another in India's first match of a series against the West Indies.
An awesome foursome —
Dravid hit four centuries in four consecutive Tests in 2002, recording three against England before grabbing another in India's first match of a series against the West Indies.
Dravid's first Test as India captain came against New Zealand in Mohali in 2003, standing in for Ganguly. He endured a frustrating match as the team's leader, with India eventually rescuing a draw.
Captain's log —
Dravid's first Test as India captain came against New Zealand in Mohali in 2003, standing in for Ganguly. He endured a frustrating match as the team's leader, with India eventually rescuing a draw.
Dravid became the first player to score centuries in every Test-playing nation with a ton against Bangladesh in December 2004.
World domination —
Dravid became the first player to score centuries in every Test-playing nation with a ton against Bangladesh in December 2004.
India, led by Dravid, earned a 1-0 win in England in 2007's four-Test series. Dravid is pictured here with fellow cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is currently stuck on 99 international centuries in his bid to become the first man to reach 100 hundreds.
A hard-earned victory —
India, led by Dravid, earned a 1-0 win in England in 2007's four-Test series. Dravid is pictured here with fellow cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is currently stuck on 99 international centuries in his bid to become the first man to reach 100 hundreds.
Dravid endured an unsatisfactory 2008, but he did end the year on a high with a century against England in Mohali in December.
A year to forget —
Dravid endured an unsatisfactory 2008, but he did end the year on a high with a century against England in Mohali in December.
India were blown away by England in a 4-0 Test series defeat in 2011, a result which saw them usurped at the top of the world rankings by their opponents. But Dravid was in fine form despite the loss, scoring 461 runs in the series, including three centuries.
Defiant defeat —
India were blown away by England in a 4-0 Test series defeat in 2011, a result which saw them usurped at the top of the world rankings by their opponents. But Dravid was in fine form despite the loss, scoring 461 runs in the series, including three centuries.
Dravid is contracted to play in the forthcoming Indian Premier League Twenty20 series, where he will represent the Rajsthan Royals. The franchise is partly owned by Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty.
Eye on the IPL —
Dravid is contracted to play in the forthcoming Indian Premier League Twenty20 series, where he will represent the Rajsthan Royals. The franchise is partly owned by Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty.