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."

September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022

Kohli is vital for India, don't get obsessed with stats: Dravid

Virat Kohli remains a key player for India, said head coach Rahul Dravid, who is happy with the refreshed former captain's Asia Cup form and said people should not get hung up with statistics.

August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022

Dravid back at the dug-out ahead of Pakistan game

India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday rejoined his team in Dubai, after testing negative for Covid, just hours before their blockbuster opening Asia Cup clash against Pakistan.

August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022

Laxman named India's interim coach for Asia Cup

VVS Laxman will take over as India's interim coach for the Asia Cup after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID-19, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

Dravid tests positive for Covid, to join Asia Cup squad later

India head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 and will join the Asia Cup squad later in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

Sharma reveals catalyst for attacking approach in T20Is

Captain Rohit Sharma shed light on India's recent change in approach in T20Is, the transition after the T20 World Cup last year and his relationship with Rahul Dravid.

July 16, 2017
July 16, 2017

‘Did not force Rahul, Zaheer on Ravi Shastri’

CAC members send strongly worded letter to Committee of Administrator (CoA) chief Vinod Rai and Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary, saying they appointed Zaheer and Dravid to help Shastri and Indian cricket.

July 15, 2017
July 15, 2017

Ravi Shastri approved but no decision on Rahul Dravid, Zaheer Khan

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) says the Indian cricket team's support staff will be recruited after consultation with head coach Ravi Shastri by July 22, effectively putting on hold Zaheer Khan and Rahul Dravid's appointments.

July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017

Shastri does not want to be a ‘tutor’ to players

Ravi Shastri, who is the new head coach of India cricket team, plans to adopt a more hands-off approach than his predecessor Anil Kumble.

February 10, 2017
February 10, 2017

Virat Kohli becomes the first to smash four double-tons in four successive series

India captain Virat Kohli became the first batsman in Test history to score double centuries in four successive series, when he scored 204 against Bangladesh in one-off Test match in Hyderabad today.

January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017

Rahul Dravid turns down Honourary Degree from Bangalore University

Indian batting great Rahul Dravid has turned down a honourary doctorate degree offered to him by the Bangalore University, saying he would instead like to earn the degree through academic research in the field of sports.

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