Anil Kumble, the former Indian captain, has admired the
slow-and–steady batting strategy of his teammate and the ace top-order
batsman, Rahul Dravid, who is going to wrap up his 15-year-long ODI career today, with India’s fifth and final 50-over game against
England.
Dravid is well-known for his cool-minded approach towards the game as he struggles to make his stay on the crease longer with quick singles and controlled shots instead of getting aggressive. Utilising this key skill, he often forges lengthy innings and scores respectable runs.
Kumble argued that this unique strength of Dravid has always been a great support to the team since his International debut in 1996.
Talking to the media, the ex-skipper said, “He is not someone who will go out and tonk sixes at will but he gets the job done. Rahul's approach has changed in the way he uses the pace of the bowler, looks to take the early singles and keep the board ticking over.”
Recalling his golden time with the legend, he told, “Friday will be Rahul Dravid’s final game as an international limited-overs cricketer, and what an amazing journey it has been! I still remember Rahul breaking into the one-day team, in Singapore in 1996 just after the World Cup.”
Kumble, who was six years senior to Dravid, rubbed his shoulders with 'The Wall' for many years and the two steered their side to taste many memorable victories. He retired from International cricket in 2008 after playing 132 Tests and 271 ODIs.
Dravid is padded up today for his 344th one dayer as he has already announced his decision to wind up his limited-over career after this series, which his team has lost.
The right-handed batsman has been serving India for the last 15 years. Along with being the world’s third highest Test scorer, he has achieved many other glaring marks in International cricket.
The 38-year-old has been impressive both in front of and behind the stumps, either as wicketkeeper or a first slip fielder.
The legendry batter aims at performing to his utmost and steering his team to taste at least one victory on the English soil in their troublesome tour.
Dravid is well-known for his cool-minded approach towards the game as he struggles to make his stay on the crease longer with quick singles and controlled shots instead of getting aggressive. Utilising this key skill, he often forges lengthy innings and scores respectable runs.
Kumble argued that this unique strength of Dravid has always been a great support to the team since his International debut in 1996.
Talking to the media, the ex-skipper said, “He is not someone who will go out and tonk sixes at will but he gets the job done. Rahul's approach has changed in the way he uses the pace of the bowler, looks to take the early singles and keep the board ticking over.”
Recalling his golden time with the legend, he told, “Friday will be Rahul Dravid’s final game as an international limited-overs cricketer, and what an amazing journey it has been! I still remember Rahul breaking into the one-day team, in Singapore in 1996 just after the World Cup.”
Kumble, who was six years senior to Dravid, rubbed his shoulders with 'The Wall' for many years and the two steered their side to taste many memorable victories. He retired from International cricket in 2008 after playing 132 Tests and 271 ODIs.
Dravid is padded up today for his 344th one dayer as he has already announced his decision to wind up his limited-over career after this series, which his team has lost.
The right-handed batsman has been serving India for the last 15 years. Along with being the world’s third highest Test scorer, he has achieved many other glaring marks in International cricket.
The 38-year-old has been impressive both in front of and behind the stumps, either as wicketkeeper or a first slip fielder.
The legendry batter aims at performing to his utmost and steering his team to taste at least one victory on the English soil in their troublesome tour.
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