Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid is an Indian cricket coach and former captain of the Indian national team, currently serving as its head coach.

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Profession :

Cricket Player

Birthday :

January 11, 1973

Age :

52

Rahul Dravid, born on January 11, 1973, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is a legendary retired Indian cricketer and the current head coach of the Indian national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, Dravid’s most notable achievements include leading India to a historic Test series victory over Australia in 2001 and amassing over 10,000 runs in both Test and One Day International formats.

Apart from his illustrious playing career, Dravid has made significant contributions as a coach and cricket administrator. He has served as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and as the head coach of the India Under-19 and India A teams. His coaching prowess was instrumental in guiding the India under-19 cricket team to a World Cup victory in 2018.

Rahul Dravid’s accolades include being named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year in 2000, receiving the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2004, and being honored with the prestigious Player of the Year award at the ICC Awards in London.

Even after retiring from international cricket, Dravid continues to influence the sport as the head coach of the Indian national team, where his expertise and mentorship have been invaluable in nurturing young talent. His contributions to Indian cricket, both as a player and a coach, have cemented his status as a true icon of the game.