'Rahul bhai told me, 'I picked you despite not knowing your age'. That's his greatness': Veteran IPL bowler hails Dravid
2 years, 8 months ago

'Rahul bhai told me, 'I picked you despite not knowing your age'. That's his greatness': Veteran IPL bowler hails Dravid

Hindustan Times  

In Indian cricket, you will hardly find an individual who is more respected than Rahul Dravid. A complete team-man during his playing days ready to whatever role his team or captain would ask him to, Dravid continued to win hearts even after retiring from the game. Finally last year, Dravid took over from Ravi Shastri as India’s head coach, and barring the South Africa blip, has fared rather well in his short tenure so far. Dravid retired with Rajasthan Royals after which he took over as the side's mentor and unearthed some gems, one of which is Pravin Tambe, the leg-spinner who made his IPL debut at the age of 41. Tambe, who picked up a hat-trick and whose biopic is about to release soon, narrated an incident highlighting Dravid's greatness.

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Rahul Dravid finds Yashasvi Jaiswal's stunning rise 'hard to imagine': 'Don't think many people...'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rahul Dravid finds Yashasvi Jaiswal's stunning rise 'hard to imagine': 'Don't think many people...'

Hindustan Times  

Yashasvi Jaiswal's dream year continued as he marked his first Test in Australia with an imperious 161 in the second innings and former India head coach Rahul Dravid feels that the youngster can only get better from here. Rahul Dravid was head coach when Yashasvi Jaiswal made his international debut The 22-year-old's knock played a crucial role in India winning …

Rahul Dravid opens up on rationale behind picking 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi at IPL 2025 mega auction
4 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid opens up on rationale behind picking 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi at IPL 2025 mega auction

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals picked up a 13-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the youngest-ever player to be signed at any auction in the tournament's history. Speaking on the rationale behind signing such a young batter, Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid said that the franchise felt Suryavanshi could get a good environment in RR. "I …

Rahul Dravid’s funny take on his own biopic, says ’If the money is good enough..’
4 months ago

Rahul Dravid’s funny take on his own biopic, says ’If the money is good enough..’

Live Mint  

In 2016, a biopic on former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was was released on the silver screen, and it was the most successful biopic on Indian cricketers or sportsperson till now. In his long illustrious career, India's finest all-rounder played active part in lifting two world cup titles – 2007 World T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup. If this …

Rahul Dravid finally gets his dues for being Indian cricket's deserving servant amid trials and tribulation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid finally gets his dues for being Indian cricket's deserving servant amid trials and tribulation

Hindustan Times  

It has taken Rahul Dravid almost three decades to lift a World Cup trophy with the senior team. India's head coach Rahul Dravid after Team India wins the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 final. Dravid took over as India head coach almost two and a half years ago after a disastrous showing by the Indian team under Virat Kohli …

Rahul Dravid confirms KL Rahul as wicketkeeper for 1st Test vs South Africa: 'He hasn't done that often in Tests but...'
1 year ago

Rahul Dravid confirms KL Rahul as wicketkeeper for 1st Test vs South Africa: 'He hasn't done that often in Tests but...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India will return to action in the longest format of the game for the first time since July earlier this year when they face South Africa on December 26. Chasing their first-ever Test series win in the rainbow nation, the side sees the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the fold, who are set to make their …

'He has no ego': Shoaib Malik recalls conversation with Rahul Dravid
1 year, 1 month ago

'He has no ego': Shoaib Malik recalls conversation with Rahul Dravid

Firstpost  

Shoaib Malik, the former captain of Pakistan, was all praise for Rahul Dravid’s approach as India head coach and even shared a personal story that exemplified his work ethic, and how his approach and thinking has had an impact on Indian cricket. He started as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy and then transitioned to coaching various …

'Offered my services to Dravid. He said I was...': Ex-India star reveals why India head coach refused to work with him
1 year, 9 months ago

'Offered my services to Dravid. He said I was...': Ex-India star reveals why India head coach refused to work with him

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced a close defeat to Australia in the third and final ODI of the series in Chennai, conceding a rare series loss at home. In the second ODI, Mitchell Starc ran through a hapless Indian batting order, bowling them out on 117; in the final match, India's lower-middle order crumbled under pressure in the 270-run chase. Rahul Dravid …

IPL: Bradd Hogg recalls how Pravin Tambe's speech inspired Rajasthan Royals players amid 2013 match-fixing scandal
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL: Bradd Hogg recalls how Pravin Tambe's speech inspired Rajasthan Royals players amid 2013 match-fixing scandal

Firstpost  

Tambe, who had made his debut in the cash-rich league the same year, inspired his teammates to focus on their game and achieve their best. However, it was then-RR bowler Pravin Tambe who motivated the team to keep going despite all the controversy around the tournament’s future. EX-RR player Brad Hogg, who was part of the team in 2013 made …

‘Kaun Pravin Tambe?’ movie review: The late bloomer deserves a chance
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Kaun Pravin Tambe?’ movie review: The late bloomer deserves a chance

The Hindu  

In the last few years, sports biopics in Hindi cinema have become like an Indian Premier League game where the director wants the audience to be the cheerleader dancing to a rousing background score. This week is an exception, as director Jayprad Desai traces the life and times of Pravin Tambe who kept slogging away in the local division leagues …

Pravin Tambe gets emotional while watching his biopic with players of Kolkata Knight Riders
2 years, 8 months ago

Pravin Tambe gets emotional while watching his biopic with players of Kolkata Knight Riders

Hindustan Times  

A video involving cricketer Pravin Tambe and the players of Kolkata Knight Riders was recently posted online. The image shows Pravin Tambe watching his biopic with Kolkata Knight Riders squad. “Never give up on your dreams, they do come true,” KKR wrote as the first line of the caption that they shared along with the video. Pravin Tambe made headlines …

Shreyas Talpade says it was tough to get cricketing portions right at 47 for Kaun Pravin Tambe
2 years, 9 months ago

Shreyas Talpade says it was tough to get cricketing portions right at 47 for Kaun Pravin Tambe

India Today  

Actor Shreyas Talpade says playing Indian cricketer Pravin Tambe in his upcoming biopic was challenging as he had to capture the sportsman's "stamina, flexibility and cricketing craft" accurately. Though Talpade isn't new to movies based on cricket—he played a fast bowler in his 2005 debut sports drama Iqbal - the actor told PTI that his latest project was physically challenging. …

'He is a pocket-sized dynamite': Ex-India spinner Ojha backs 'consistent' Indian bowler for SL Tests; 'He has quality'
2 years, 9 months ago

'He is a pocket-sized dynamite': Ex-India spinner Ojha backs 'consistent' Indian bowler for SL Tests; 'He has quality'

Hindustan Times  

Team India will return to action in the longest format of the game on Friday when the side takes on Sri Lanka in the first Test in Mohali. The match is special for many reasons – it will be former India captain Virat Kohli's 100th Test, making him the only twelfth Indian player to reach the landmark. Mohali: Indian cricket …

Ex-national selector explains how Dravid can get Kohli back to scoring ways
3 years ago

Ex-national selector explains how Dravid can get Kohli back to scoring ways

Hindustan Times  

Former India national selector Saba Karim believes the very experienced Rahul Dravid, India's head coach, can play a key role in helping Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli get back to scoring ways for the impending three-match Test series against South Africa, while adding that the 33-year-old will face a bigger challenge on the field than the one he is facing …

India head coach Rahul Dravid has a wall to climb
3 years, 1 month ago

India head coach Rahul Dravid has a wall to climb

The Hindu  

Many summers ago, when social media was yet to strike deep roots, propagate free speech or reveal fangs, under the deep blue Bengaluru skies, a phenomenal batter took guard. ‘India-travelling-well’ is a template that Dravid would love to replicate, and readers of a certain vintage would remember that under him, India won away series in England and in the West …

Dravid’s big advantage is his knowledge of India’s talent pool
3 years, 1 month ago

Dravid’s big advantage is his knowledge of India’s talent pool

The Hindu  

Rahul Dravid’s appointment as the new coach of the Indian team has brought about a huge sense of anticipation. Indian cricket fans want nothing but the number one position for their beloved team and that is going to be a huge challenge for Dravid. READ: Ravi Shastri: Sooner or later, the bubble will burst Even as Dravid takes over and …

R Ashwin praises Rahul Dravid's 'immense knowledge', says he looks forward to batting great's stint as India coach
3 years, 1 month ago

R Ashwin praises Rahul Dravid's 'immense knowledge', says he looks forward to batting great's stint as India coach

Firstpost  

Dravid, who was working as the head of National Cricket Academy, has been appointed for a period of two years till the 2023 50-over World Cup in India Dubai: Rahul Dravid’s appointment as head coach of the Indian team can mean many good things but according to senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, the batting great’s “immense depth of knowledge” stands out. …

Absolute honour, says Rahul Dravid after being appointed as India's new head coach
3 years, 1 month ago

Absolute honour, says Rahul Dravid after being appointed as India's new head coach

India TV News  

Former India captain Rahul Dravid said it was an absolute honour after the Indian cricket board on Wednesday appointed the 48-year-old batting legend as the new coach of Team India. "It is an absolute honour to be appointed as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team and I am really looking forward to this role," Dravid said in …

Salaam Cricket 2021: I'm sure Rahul Dravid is one of the best choices for India coach, says Cheteshwar Pujara
3 years, 2 months ago

Salaam Cricket 2021: I'm sure Rahul Dravid is one of the best choices for India coach, says Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India's Test batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara said that former captai Rahul Dravid is the best choice to be the senior men's team's head coach. Pujara, who has often been compared to Dravid for his batting style, said that his success as a coach matters as much as his prolific career as a player. You are a different person as a …

Will Rahul Dravid become Team India's next coach?
3 years, 4 months ago

Will Rahul Dravid become Team India's next coach?

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket board has invited applications for the Director of National Cricket Academy, a post currently held by Rahul Dravid. The call for applications, coming soon after reports that current India coach Ravi Shastri may not seek an extension, has led to speculation that Dravid is being seen as Shastri's successor. "There are a lot of challenges doing full …

Rahul Dravid non-committal on being future India coach
3 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Dravid non-committal on being future India coach

Hindustan Times  

For the 19 Indian players who played in Sri Lanka---almost half of them debuted in one format or the other---the tour was an opportunity to learn from Rahul Dravid. Indian team head coach for Sri Lanka tour Rahul Dravid along with Indian Skipper Shikhar Dhawan. Dravid also is in charge of the U-19 and the India ‘A’ systems and has …

'You're not going to see players like him everyday': Kaif expects Dravid to look after India bowler with 'unique talent'
3 years, 5 months ago

'You're not going to see players like him everyday': Kaif expects Dravid to look after India bowler with 'unique talent'

Hindustan Times  

The upcoming series between India and Sri Lanka is Rahul Dravid's first official assignment with the senior men's team as head coach. Mohammad Kaif feels Rahul Dravid will manage the gifted India bowler. This time around, the youngsters in the team, most of whom have already worked under Dravid, will re-unite with their mentor as they gear up to present …

‘If a guy like Rahul Dravid is there, you learn something every day’: Rahane lauds Dravid’s role in grooming youngsters
3 years, 10 months ago

‘If a guy like Rahul Dravid is there, you learn something every day’: Rahane lauds Dravid’s role in grooming youngsters

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Rahul Dravid was widely praised for grooming up the youngsters who put up a phenomenal show against Australia. Former India captain Rahul Dravid Dravid may have had refused to take the credit but it’s believed that his association with the U-19 team, India A and now with the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has nurtured a bunch …

Paddy Upton explains importance of having a coach like Rahul Dravid: He doesn't get upset about mistakes
3 years, 10 months ago

Paddy Upton explains importance of having a coach like Rahul Dravid: He doesn't get upset about mistakes

India Today  

Former India mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton explained how having a coach like Rahul Dravid helps youngsters, saying he maintains equanimity and calmness among his players. Upton pointed out that Rahul Dravid is one of those coaches who never gets upset about youngsters' mistakes thus helping the young players express themselves and perform better. "Conversely, for example, the U-19 players …

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