Rahul Dravid Turns 53: Celebrating 'The Wall's' Top 10 Memorable Innings
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News18•11-01-2026, 07:45
Rahul Dravid Turns 53: Celebrating 'The Wall's' Top 10 Memorable Innings
- •Rahul Dravid, 'The Wall' of Indian cricket, celebrates his 53rd birthday, known for resilience and discipline.
- •He represented India in 164 Tests (13,288 runs, 36 centuries) and 344 ODIs (10,889 runs), playing a key role in India's overseas success.
- •Dravid's post-playing career includes mentoring India A and U19 teams, and coaching the senior men's team to the 2023 ODI World Cup final and 2024 ICC T20 World Cup victory.
- •His top Test innings include 180 vs Australia (2001), 233 vs Australia (2003), and his highest 270 vs Pakistan (2004).
- •Memorable ODI innings include 145 vs Sri Lanka (1999) and a rapid 50* vs New Zealand (2003).
Why It Matters: Rahul Dravid, 'The Wall', celebrates his 53rd birthday, leaving an indelible mark as a player and coach.
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