Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid: 'The Wall' that still stands tall at 48

Indian batting great Rahul Dravid might have long retired from cricket, but the respect for 'The Wall' still remains intact amongst the fans and fellow sports personalities.
Indian batting great Rahul Dravid might have long retired from cricket, but the respect for 'The Wall' still remains intact amongst the fans and fellow sports personalities. (File Photo | PTI)
Indian batting great Rahul Dravid might have long retired from cricket, but the respect for 'The Wall' still remains intact amongst the fans and fellow sports personalities. (File Photo | PTI)
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Dravid has played 164 Tests and 344 One Day Internationals for India scoring 13,288 runs and 10,889 runs respectively. (File Photo |PTI)
Dravid has played 164 Tests and 344 One Day Internationals for India scoring 13,288 runs and 10,889 runs respectively. (File Photo |PTI)
The 48-year-old also led the Indian side in 25 Tests and 79 ODI with a winning percentage of 32 and 53.16 percent respectively.  (File Photo | AP)
The 48-year-old also led the Indian side in 25 Tests and 79 ODI with a winning percentage of 32 and 53.16 percent respectively. (File Photo | AP)
Dravid was always respected by his teammates and rivals for his calm and composed nature both on and off the field. He never got embroiled in controversies which is not a small feat since cricketers are always at the center of news and scrutiny of media. (File Photo | AFP)
Dravid was always respected by his teammates and rivals for his calm and composed nature both on and off the field. He never got embroiled in controversies which is not a small feat since cricketers are always at the center of news and scrutiny of media. (File Photo | AFP)
Rahul Dravid has been instrumental in getting young talent who have proved their worth on the big stage into the mix. (File Photo | AP)
Rahul Dravid has been instrumental in getting young talent who have proved their worth on the big stage into the mix. (File Photo | AP)
Rahul Dravid is also the coach of U-19 Indian cricket team which is participating in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup. (File Photo | PTI).
Rahul Dravid is also the coach of U-19 Indian cricket team which is participating in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup. (File Photo | PTI).
Bengaluru FC in 2018 announced former India captain Rahul Dravid as their ambassador for the ISL season. (Photo | BengaluruFC Twitter )
Bengaluru FC in 2018 announced former India captain Rahul Dravid as their ambassador for the ISL season. (Photo | BengaluruFC Twitter )
The former Indian skipper also found a fan in WWE star and Hollywood actor John Cena who took to Instagram to share an inspirational quote of the legendary cricketer.  IN PIC: WWE star John Cena and Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid (Photo | Agencies)
The former Indian skipper also found a fan in WWE star and Hollywood actor John Cena who took to Instagram to share an inspirational quote of the legendary cricketer. IN PIC: WWE star John Cena and Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid (Photo | Agencies)

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