At MAK Pataudi memorial lecture today the former Indian captain Rahul Dravid said that BCCI should formulate a blueprint for junior cricket in India and it was imperative to remove illegal actions at the junior level for the development of the game. “When I hear a under-19 bowler reported for suspected bowling action, it upsets […]
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Rahuil Dravid: 'Age fudging' is equivalent to 'match fixing and corruption'
India A and India U-19 coach Rahul Dravid while delivering the fourth MAK Pataudi Memorial lecture in Delhi said that “sourge of overage players” in Indian junior cricket is equivalent to “fixing and corruption”. The former Indian captain further said age-fidging was “toxic” exercise and “loophole” that should be curbed if the BCCI and the […]
Close to identifying core team for WC: India U-19 coach Dravid
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IANS) India Under-19 coach and batting legend Rahul Dravid on Sunday said he was close to identifying the team for the upcoming World Cup in Bangladesh next year. Earlier in the day, India U-19’s put on an impressive performance here to beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in a tri-series final and remained […]
Dravid's experience guiding India U-19 team: Pacer Avesh
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IANS) India’s Under-19 pacer Avesh Khan said on Friday the team’s coach, batting legend Rahul Dravid is sharing his vast experience trying to optimise their performance in match situations. Khan’s impressive bowling figures of 4/4 helped India bundle Bangladesh out for 76 and aided the hosts to an 82-run win here on […]
Dravid helping us prepare technically, mentally: U-19 captain Bhui
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IANS) India U-19 captain Ricky Bhui on Thursday said their coach Rahul Dravid was not only helping them with the technicalities of the game, but was also teaching them how to prepare themselves mentally. “We have been keenly following whatever he (Dravid) has been telling us. He is a man with so […]
Dravid invites controversy by declining BCCI offer
Rahul Dravid has ignited a massive controversy by declining the BCCI’s offer to be part of a new advisory board. The trio of Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman were appointed in an advisory board by the BCCI and Secretary Anurag Thakur had confirmed that. However, Indian fans were taken aback when Rahul Dravid’s name was missing […]
Ganguly, Tendulkar, Dravid and Laxman to get Rs 1.5 crore each
This is perhaps a most appropriate decision taken by the BCCI who have decided that Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman – the Fabulous four of Indian cricket will be paid a one-time benefit of Rs 1.5 crore each. In terms of a story currently running on Times Of India, the finance […]
Lara, Ponting, Lee, Warne, Ganguly, Dravid and Laxman to play in T20 League?
NDTV sports is currently running a very interesting story according to which retired Indian legends Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Anil Kumble are stated to have already reportedly signed up for a proposed league. Moreover, we might be able to see them playing alongside the World’s greatest cricketers like Lara, Warner, Ponting, and Brett […]
Dravid feels Watson better off without the burden of captaincy
In the Indian Premier League, there is often high octane pressure and the games can get agonizingly close. On several occasions viewers have witnessed captains feel the pressure. There are some captains who enjoy high pressure encounters like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir. But there are some captains as well who aren’t at […]
Dravid’s humble attitude an inspiration for all says Shane Watson
Rahul Dravid is known for his humble nature and down to earth attitude. He is among the most soft spoken personalities in cricket and that is one major reason for his fan following. It is his gentle and humble nature which is a delight for every cricket lover. Shane Watson, the all-rounder from Rajasthan Royals […]