Rahul Dravid

Deep dedicates impressive India debut to late father

Fast bowler Akash Deep dedicated his stunning Test debut on Friday to his late father after jolting England with three wickets in the first hour of play.

Dravid lauds 'young group' in India's comeback Test win

India coach Rahul Dravid said Monday he was pleased with his team's young players in delivering a comeback win in the second Test against England in a "tough series".

Dravid wants to shake Pope's hand after 'exceptional' knock

India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said Ollie Pope's counter attack and reverse sweeps against world-class spinners was key to England's victory in the opening Test.

Rahul Dravid to stay on as India coach

Rahul Dravid will stay on as India head coach following an extension of his contract, which had expired with the 50-overs home World Cup earlier this month, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.

End of Dravid as India coach?

Rahul Dravid has decided not to continue as the head coach of the India cricket team, claimed a report in Times of India.

It’s tough to watch boys like this: Dravid

“It’s tough to watch boys like this,” Dravid told the media after his team’s heartbreaking six-wicket loss to Australia in the final.

Dravid lauds 'exceptional leader' Rohit despite World Cup heartbreak

India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said skipper Rohit Sharma batted superbly and "led the team fantastically well" despite losing the World Cup final to Australia by six wickets.

Dravid likes India's 'vibe and energy' ahead of semi-final

India coach Rahul Dravid says he backs the "vibe and energy" in his team as they plot World Cup semi-final revenge over New Zealand on Wednesday.

‘There is no real right and wrong’: Dravid on timed out dismissal

“You can debate whether we have to stick to the rules as they are. Or you have to sometimes give a little leeway for a little bit of spirit of cricket. And there'll be people on both sides of the camp."

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Pandya’s absence disrupts team’s balance: India coach Dravid

Pandya will miss Sunday's game in Dharamshala after injuring his ankle in their seven-wicket win over Bangladesh.

October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023

Name game as World Cup star Ravindra hails Tendulkar, Dravid

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said hitting a match-winning century in the World Cup opener was inspired by watching footage of India cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid after whom he is named.

September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023

Dravid backs Suryakumar to turn things around

Suryakumar has three more ODIs against Australia ahead of the World Cup to build some form and Dravid hoped that he would grab it.

August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023

Sometimes losing is good, says Pandya

A young Indian side missing several big names battled back from 0-2 down in the five-match series but crashed to an eight-wicket defeat at Lauderhill, with opener Brandon King helping West Indies chase down the victory target with an unbeaten 85

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

'Poor' pitch to Warner woe: India v Australia talking points

Rohit Sharma's India clinched the Test series against Australia 2-1 after the fourth match ended in a draw at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023

Kohli and Rohit get T20I break

India's omission of star Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma from an upcoming Twenty20 series against New Zealand is only intended to give them a rest, coach Rahul Dravid said Monday.

November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022

Back from exile, Hales delivers for England at World Cup

Alex Hales once pondered the prospect of an unfulfilled career during his long exile from England but the rangy opener can now dream of an elusive World Cup title after helping floor India with a brilliant half-century in the semi-final on Thursday.

November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022

Dravid backs underfire Rahul to click

India coach Rahul Dravid said Tuesday they are shutting out criticism of KL Rahul and backed the opening batsman to come good at the Twenty20 World Cup.

October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022

India bowlers must start delivering in final overs: Dravid

India's T20 bowlers need to lift their game in the final overs, head coach Rahul Dravid has said, after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's injury ruled him out of this month's World Cup.

September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022

Old king with new eyes

"He is back," one India fan exclaimed to this reporter during the innings break of the India-Pakistan game on Sunday. There had been lots of criticism about Virat Kohli's form in recent times, but his innings of 60 made it appear he was ready to resume normal services.

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