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IN PICS: Shane Warne to Brian Lara, here's what cricketing greats once said about Dravid

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Legendary Aussie speedster Glenn McGrath had threatened plenty of batsmen in his career. But he had some other thoughts for Rahul. He stated, “He is not like the other guys who love scoring off every ball, and there is no real weakness in his game either. He is mentally strong. You have just got to bowl well to him early on because he gets himself really set for a big innings once he is in.”/Courtsey: Twitter
Legendary Aussie speedster Glenn McGrath had threatened plenty of batsmen in his career. But he had some other thoughts for Rahul. He stated, “He is not like the other guys who love scoring off every ball, and there is no real weakness in his game either. He is mentally strong. You have just got to bowl well to him early on because he gets himself really set for a big innings once he is in.”/Courtsey: Twitter
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In his 15-year long career, Dravid earned massive respect from fellow cricketers and legends from other nations. Let’s have a look at what some of the greats of his era had to say about Dravid./Courtsey: Twitter
In his 15-year long career, Dravid earned massive respect from fellow cricketers and legends from other nations. Let’s have a look at what some of the greats of his era had to say about Dravid./Courtsey: Twitter
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Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne wrote in his book, “As these things go, Rahul Dravid being known as ‘The Wall’ is pretty much spot on. ‘The fortress’ could also describe Rahul. Because once, Dravid was set, you needed the bowling equivalent of a dozen cannon firing all at once to blast him down.”/Courtsey: Twitter
Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne wrote in his book, “As these things go, Rahul Dravid being known as ‘The Wall’ is pretty much spot on. ‘The fortress’ could also describe Rahul. Because once, Dravid was set, you needed the bowling equivalent of a dozen cannon firing all at once to blast him down.”/Courtsey: Twitter
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Former West Indies skipper Brian Lara admire Dravid and said, “Over the years, many cricketers have brought me joy, friends like Sachin (Tendulkar) among others. Rahul Dravid is one player I could go and watch. Come to think of it, if I wanted someone batting for my life, it would be Rahul.”/Courtsey: Twitter
Former West Indies skipper Brian Lara admire Dravid and said, “Over the years, many cricketers have brought me joy, friends like Sachin (Tendulkar) among others. Rahul Dravid is one player I could go and watch. Come to think of it, if I wanted someone batting for my life, it would be Rahul.”/Courtsey: Twitter
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The Indian Premier League gave a chance to Shane Watson to play alongside Dravid. He once said, “He's probably the nicest guy – no, he is the nicest guy – that I've met in cricket. He loves the game with so much passion, it's in his blood and in his heart.”/Courtsey: Twitter
The Indian Premier League gave a chance to Shane Watson to play alongside Dravid. He once said, “He's probably the nicest guy – no, he is the nicest guy – that I've met in cricket. He loves the game with so much passion, it's in his blood and in his heart.”/Courtsey: Twitter
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Whenever Sachin Tendulkar batted alongside Rahul Dravid, the spectators enjoyed and so did the duo. The master blaster once said, “He is a perfect role model for youngsters. He has set a great example for all of us to follow.”/Courtsey: Twitter
Whenever Sachin Tendulkar batted alongside Rahul Dravid, the spectators enjoyed and so did the duo. The master blaster once said, “He is a perfect role model for youngsters. He has set a great example for all of us to follow.”/Courtsey: Twitter
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Rahul Dravid, one of India’s batting greats, made a grand entry in the ICC Hall of Fame on July 1./ Courtsey: Twitter
Rahul Dravid, one of India’s batting greats, made a grand entry in the ICC Hall of Fame on July 1./ Courtsey: Twitter
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Played over 164 Tests and 344 one-day internationals, Dravid amassed 13,288 and 10,889 runs respectively and hence, became ‘The Wall’ of Indian cricket./Courtsey: Twitter
Played over 164 Tests and 344 one-day internationals, Dravid amassed 13,288 and 10,889 runs respectively and hence, became ‘The Wall’ of Indian cricket./Courtsey: Twitter

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