RAHUL DRAVID,A TRUE CHAMPION

Rahul Dravid  finally calls it a day from One-Day Internationals. My only memory of being absolutely in love with someone is this man. Call me star-struck, but I never have rated anyone above him. His game, his style, his way of talking and the ability to remain calm and composed in the worst of all situations and I think I can go on endlessly. I must have been an eight-year-old when I first saw him play, and ever since there was not anyone whom I have liked better.

"TEARS OF MILLIONS OF INDIANS WILL BE THE BEST AWARD FOR MR.PERFECT"

Personal information
Full name	Rahul Sharad Dravid
Born	11 January 1973 (age 38) Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nickname	The Wall, Jammy
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Batting style	Right-handed
Bowling style	Right arm off spin
Role	Batsman, Wicketkeeper
International information
National side	India
Test debut (cap 150)	20 June 1996 v England
Last Test	18 August 2011 v England
ODI debut (cap 339)	3 April 1996 v Sri Lanka
Last ODI	3 September 2011 v England
ODI shirt no.	19
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1990–present	Karnataka
2003	Scotland
2000	Kent
2008–2010	Royal Challengers Bangalore
2011–present	Rajasthan Royals
Career statistics
Competition	Test	ODI	FC	LA
Matches	157	339	288	444
Runs scored	12,775	10,765	22,959	15,147
Batting average	53.00	39.43	55.72	42.54
100s/50s	35/60	12/82	65/114	21/111
Top score	270	153	270	153
Balls bowled	120	186	617	477
Wickets	1	4	5	4
Bowling average	39.00	42.50	54.60	105.25
5 wickets in innings	0	0	0	0
10 wickets in match	0	0	0	0
Best bowling	1/18	2/43	2/16	2/43
Catches/stumpings	207/0	196/14	346/1	233/17
Source: Cricinfo, 23 August 2011

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