Bhubaneswar: One of India’s greatest Test hitters ever, Rahul Sharad Dravid turned 50 today. He is also fondly called ‘The Wall’ for his staunch technique and the patience to spend hours and hours at the crease.
The gentleman of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid has won both hearts and matches with his calm demeanour both on and off the field.
Having earned the moniker “Mr Dependable,” he is adored by the likes of Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pieterson
Here are some interesting facts about him:
Dravid is far more patient than anyone in the entire cricket history. Both in his personal and professional life, he has managed challenging situations gracefully, accepted defeat, and diligently tried to improve his weaknesses.
He had no fear of failing. In one interview, he said he has a good connection with failure. He never put off doing something because he was afraid of failing. Instead, he did his absolute best to complete it without thinking about the outcome.
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