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Rahul Dravid: A Legend of Cricket and Principle

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India's batting great Rahul Dravid, known as 'Mr Cool' of Indian cricket, has been praised by Australia's legendary batter Matthew Hayden for his calm and composed nature on the field. Dravid's iconic partnership with VVS Laxman at Eden Gardens in 2001, where they scored 376 runs together, is still remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in cricket history. Hayden recalled Dravid's legendary knock of 180 runs and Laxman's record 281 runs, which helped India defeat Australia in a Test match. Dravid, who was recently conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards, is set to take on a new role as the head coach of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rahul Dravid is a legendary Indian cricketer known for his calm and composed nature on the field, earning him the nickname 'Mr Cool'.
  • Dravid's iconic partnership with VVS Laxman at Eden Gardens in 2001 is remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in cricket history.
  • Dravid scored 180 runs and Laxman scored a record 281 runs in the same match, helping India defeat Australia in a Test match.
  • Dravid was recently conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards.
  • Dravid is set to take on a new role as the head coach of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals, his second stint with the team.
  • Dravid previously coached the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, to their first global title in 11 years when they beat South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in June.
  • Dravid's coaching stint with the Indian team was a successful one, as they won the T20 World Cup under his guidance.

Statistics:

  • Dravid scored an unbeaten 180 runs in the 2001 Test match against Australia at Eden Gardens.
  • Laxman scored a record 281 runs in the same match, helping India defeat Australia.
  • Dravid has been conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards.
  • Dravid is 51 years old and has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals.
  • Dravid's coaching stint with the Indian team resulted in a win in the T20 World Cup, their first global title in 11 years.

Sources:

  • Matthew Hayden's speech at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards, as reported by Hindustan Times.
  • HT Digital Content Services. (no date specified). "Rahul Dravid named head coach of Rajasthan Royals". Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.

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