Rahul Dravid was the batting mainstay of Indian Test cricket since his arrival on the international scene in 1996. So, after 16 years, when he said his grace and bolted out of Test cricket, bringing down the curtains on what was possible a Of the most illustrious profiles of cricketers there has ever been, it goes without saying that he has left the strongest willed cricket fans teary-eyed with a sense of profound loss.

Dravid’s profile had become one with Indian cricket. Imagining a game without his judicious commentary, his stellar hitting and his cool display of attitude fills one with a sadness akin to losing a dear friend.

A versatile player, Rahul Dravid’s stats have a variety of layers that show what a multifaceted player he is. He has once dabbled in wicket-keeping, sometimes bowling and steadfastly in battle. Formidably and affectionately nicknamed “the Wall”, he is arguably one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is not short of reviews and Dravid’s profile stands out with numerous accolades and records. His impressive stats must be credited for the same. He received the “Player of the Year” and “Test Player of the Year” awards in 2004 at the International Cricket Council ceremony. He is also the owner of a Padma Shri award, one of the most prestigious awards given in India. He has captained the national Test Cricket and One Day International (ODI) cricket teams and has shown meticulous planning skills, batting skills, outfield skills and leadership skills, all while keeping a cool head throughout the game.

Even though he was dropped from the One Day International team due to low hit rate, he bounced back, surprising even himself, in the ODI series held in England in 2011. That shows his resilience, a character desperately lacking. in the current generation of cricketers. . Dravid’s stats aren’t a snort; in fact, Dravid’s profile is a perfect blend of stamina, sound judgment, and beautifully executed, technically sound skills. So, after India’s disappointing test tour of Australia, Rahul Dravid decides to call it an era and leave the world of top-class domestic and international cricket behind. God knows, our cricket statistics prove that we desperately need Dravid and his ilk, but for now, we’ll just have to press on, beyond the ‘Wall’ to the road ahead, pinning our hopes on the new vanguard of players defending the honor and glory of India.