Rahul Dravid.
Name of a man, who started at Lord's in 96. Very soon turned to be the backbone of Indian Middle Order. A Test batting line up without Rahul Dravid was unimaginable for our era of kids.
Returned home today, to open to a Facebook post of Rahul Dravid's retirement. Honestly i expected Rahul to be the last of the legends to leave amongst Sach, Lax and him. Just due to the mere greatness of the man at Test Cricket. Again the TEAM MAN in Rahul, has probably got the better of him.
A little bit of Nostalgia.
Rahul as we remember a lean man, who started amazingly in Tests at the Mecca of Cricket 'The Lord's'. Then the rise and the first century at in South Africa, where we struggled till then. Strong memories of the pulls of Brian McMillan still lives alive.
Then the struggle in One-Days, when Rahul would hit perfectly to the fielders. Then out of the team. His strong technique would bring him back into the team. The '99 World Cup of Cricket at England; would bring out the best in him.
Then the wicketkeeping under Sourav. He did well to support the team in 2003 World Cup. An Unsung Hero and Non complainer of Indian Cricket Lived on....
Then the captaincy stint under Greg 'The Mad' Chappel, probably the toughest challenge of Mr. Nice Guy. He did his best and the team line up of the World Cup 2007 was the reflection of the hard days of Indian Cricket. The tears in his eyes, just said 'Does he deserve this? For what has happened.'
A simple guy, that he is; he continued living the Test Cricket to its best. His Test Innings in England and West Indies was a reflection of it.
An Adieu by Rahul on 9th March 2012. A thought of grief across the nation, as we will not see the best No 3 in the World, in our line up.
Go on Rahul !!!! Enjoy Life. You will be loved by all Indians and even more by Bangloreans.
The Legend LIVES ON!!!!!
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