India
Top-Order Batter
#19
All-Time Legend
Complete Dossier
Rahul Dravid
SEC 1 Player Introduction & Biography
Rahul Sharad Dravid, affectionately known as 'The Wall', is revered as the epitome of resilience, immaculate technique, concentration, and selfless dedication to Indian cricket. Facing the fiercest fast bowlers across Australia, South Africa, England, and the Caribbean, Dravid faced a world-record 31,258 balls in Test cricket (spanning 736 hours at the crease).
Master of Overseas Conditions & T20 World Cup Coach
Dravid accumulated 13,288 Test runs and 10,889 ODI runs, while taking a world-record 210 catches in the slips as a non-wicketkeeper. He captained India to historic away Test series wins in the West Indies (2006) and England (2007). In 2024, as Head Coach, Dravid guided Rohit Sharma's Indian team to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup championship in Barbados.
Career Numbers at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 164 | 286 | 13,288 | 270 | 52.31 | 42.51 | 36 | 63 | 1 |
| ODI | 344 | 318 | 10,889 | 153 | 39.16 | 71.24 | 12 | 83 | 4 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 | 31.00 | 147.61 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL / Franchise | 89 | 82 | 2,174 | 75* | 28.23 | 115.51 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
SEC 2 Personal Information
SEC 4 Format-Wise & Competition Statistics
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 164 | 286 | 13,288 | 270 | 52.31 | 42.51 | 36 | 63 | 1,654 | 21 | 210 |
| ODI | 344 | 318 | 10,889 | 153 | 39.16 | 71.24 | 12 | 83 | 950 | 42 | 196 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 | 31.00 | 147.61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| IPL | 89 | 82 | 2,174 | 75* | 28.23 | 115.51 | 0 | 11 | 268 | 28 | 18 |
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5-Wkt Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 164 | 1 | 1/18 | 39.00 | 2.76 | 0 |
| ODI | 344 | 4 | 2/43 | 42.50 | 4.41 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | 0 |
| IPL | 89 | 0 | 0/0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | 0 |
SEC 3 Career Journey & Timeline
Chronological roadmap of debuts, championships, historic records, and retirement.
95 on Test Debut at Lord's
Scored 95 alongside Sourav Ganguly's debut century at Lord's.
Highest Run-Scorer in 1999 World Cup
Scored 461 runs in England with back-to-back centuries.
Kolkata 2001 Miracle (180)
Shared immortal 376-run follow-on stand with VVS Laxman to defeat Australia.
233 at Adelaide Conquering Australia
Scored 233 and 72* to script India's historic Test win in Australia.
Captains India to England Series Win
Led India to 1-0 series triumph in England, India's first there in 21 years.
T20 World Cup Winning Coach
Guided India to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in Barbados as Head Coach.
SEC 5 Major Records & Achievements
Most Balls Faced in Test Cricket History (31,258 Balls)
Spent over 736 hours (44,152 minutes) batting at the crease in Test matches.
Most Catches by a Non-Wicketkeeper in Test History (210 Catches)
Supreme slip catcher with 210 dismissals in 164 Tests.
National Honors & Hall of Fame Induction
ICC Player of the Year & Test Player of the Year (2004), Padma Bhushan (2013), ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (2018), 2024 T20 World Cup Winning Head Coach
SEC 6 Teams & Former Clubs
International squads, domestic state teams, county clubs, and franchise leagues represented:
Leadership & Captaincy History
Captained India in 25 Tests (8 wins, 6 losses, including series wins in West Indies 2006 and England 2007) and 79 ODIs (42 wins, win% 56.0%).
| Format | Matches Led | Won | Lost | Tied / Draw | Win % | Major Trophies & Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.00% | Test Series Win in England (2007), Test Series Win in West Indies (2006) |
| ODI | 79 | 42 | 33 | 0 | 56.00% | World Record 17 Consecutive Successful ODI Chases |
SEC 7 Retirement Details & Career Retrospective
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Status: Officially RetiredSEC 8 Sources & Verification
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SEC 9 Related Players & Era Peers
Iconic contemporaries, teammates, and role peers:
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