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Home / News / Sports News / 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid turns 48: His monumental feats
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    'The Wall' Rahul Dravid turns 48: His monumental feats

    Rajdeep Saha
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    Last updated on Jan 11, 2021, 11:00 am
    'The Wall' Rahul Dravid turns 48: His monumental feats
  • Players will come and go, the Wall remains. That's the legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid for you, who turned 48 today.

    Known as 'The Wall', Dravid was a versatile team player, who gave his all.

    He was one of the highly respected players on and off the field, having scripted a plethora of records.

    We take a look at his career achievements.

  • In this article
    Dravid made a massive impact A look at Dravid's unique numbers in international cricket A legend in Test cricket, and how Dravid involved in some record stands Dravid owns a host of awards One of the best batsmen ever. Period.
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    Dravid made a massive impact

  • 509 international caps๐Ÿงข
    24,208 international runs๐Ÿ
    48 international tons ๐Ÿ‘
    Most catches (210) in Tests ๐Ÿ‘Œ
    Over 10,000 runs in both Tests ODIs ๐Ÿ‘

    Wishing Rahul Dravid - former India captain one of the finest batsmen to have ever graced the game - a very Happy Birthday ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ‘ pic.twitter.com/X2E181x5jK

    โ€” BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2021
  • Numbers

    A look at Dravid's unique numbers in international cricket

    A look at Dravid's unique numbers in international cricket
  • In a career spanning nearly 16 years, Dravid amassed 13,288 Test runs, fourth highest after Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and third-placed Jacques Kallis.

    The right-handed batsman also scored 10,889 runs in ODI cricket, giving India some breathtaking memories.

    The former skipper played as many as 94 consecutive Tests since his debut in 1996.

    He impressed with 7,690 Test runs away from home.

  • Test cricket

    A legend in Test cricket, and how

    A legend in Test cricket, and how
  • From 164 Tests, Dravid plundered 210 catches. He was one of the best slip fielders India ever produced.

    He was a master in Test cricket as he faced 31,258 deliveries during an illustrious career, the most by any player in the format.

    Interestingly, he also batted for 735 hours and 52 minutes in a defining Test career.

    That's the most by any batsman.

  • Partnerships

    Dravid involved in some record stands

    Dravid involved in some record stands
  • During his career, Dravid was involved in the most number of century stands in Tests, with 88 to his name.

    Interestingly, he was also involved in both of India's record partnership stands in ODIs, 331 with Sachin Tendulkar and 318 with Sourav Ganguly.

    The Indian stalwart saw 453 wickets fall while standing on the other side of the crease in Tests.

  • Awards

    Dravid owns a host of awards

    Dravid owns a host of awards
  • Dravid is the first international cricketer to have registered a hundred in all ten Test-playing nations.

    Notably, 2004 turned out to be the best year of his career.

    The stylish batsman was named the ICC Test Player of the Year and ICC Player of the Year.

    In 2012, he was honored with the prestigious Sir Don Bradman award.

  • Legend

    One of the best batsmen ever. Period.

    One of the best batsmen ever. Period.
  • Dravid tallied the most partnership runs (32,039), more than any other batsman in Test cricket.

    Notably, he racked up 6,920 runs with 20 century stands along with Tendulkar.

    The former holds the record for not being dismissed for a duck in consecutive ODI matches (120).

    Meanwhile, Dravid was dismissed for 0 in Test cricket on eight occasions.

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