Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid – Biography

Real name of Rahul Dravid :Rahul Dravid

Nick name of Rahul Dravid :Jammy

Date of Birth of Rahul Dravid :01.11.1973

Birth Place of Rahul Dravid :Indore, Madyapradesh

Father's Name of Rahul Dravid :Sharad Dravid

Mother's name of Rahul Dravid :Pushpa Dravid

Rahul Dravid's Spouse name :Vijeta Pendharkar

Major Teams of Rahul Dravid :India, Scotland, Bangalore

Batting Style of Rahul Dravid :Right Hand Bats Man

Bowling Style of Rahul Dravid :Right arm off-break

Rahul Dravid did his schooling at St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Bangalore and he did his graduation at St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Bangalore.

Rahul Dravid - Cricket career of Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid started playing cricket at the age of 12 in his school Team. He got selected to play Ranji Trophy debut in February 1991 against Maharashtra in Pune . He played this match at his college days. Rahul Dravid has become a regular member of Indian national team in the year 1996. In 2003 World cup Rahul Dravid was Vice- Captain where India reached the final and in 2007 World cup he was appointed as Captain. Rahul Dravid was appointed as the captain of the Indian cricket team in October 2005. Devendra Prabhudesai wrote Rahul Dravid's Biography "The Nice Guy Who Finished First" in 2005. Rahul Dravid announced his resignation in September 2007.

Rahul Dravid - Achievements of Rahul Dravid

1. In the year 2000 Rahul Dravid was honored as one of the five WISDEN Cricketer.
2. In the year 2004 Rahul Dravid was awarded ICC Player of the year 2004 and Test Player of the year 2004.
3. Rahul Dravid became sixth player in the history of world cricket and the third Indian score 10,000 runs in ODI cricket in February 2007.
4. Rahul Dravid is the first and the only batsman to score a century in all ten Test playing nations.