Rahul Dravid: A Biography

If there is one cricketer universally acknowledged as the Great Wall of Indian Cricket, it is Rahul Dravid. Not only has he brought hours of pleasure to millions of his fans, he has played the game with exemplary courage, passion and commitment. In this he has been one of the biggest icons of cricket and a role model for the youth of the country. Rahul Dravid’s talents go far beyond batting. He never wanted to keep wickets. He gave up wicketkeeping at the age of 16, yet ended up keeping for India in two World Cups. For someone who firmly believes that destiny lies in his hands, first opening the batting, then wicketkeeping and more recently captaincy have been thrust on him. On each occasion Rahul Dravid has welcomed the additional responsibility with the spirit of a warrior. In this book, Rahul Dravid : A Biography, the author, an eminent cricket journalist, captures the essence of the man we all know as The Wall. Etched in print are Rahul Dravid’s flawless technique and outstanding achievements. The author has painstakingly researched the rise of Rahul Dravid, his childhood, his early days in the game, his success, his agony and his triumphs.