India's Dravid, a gift that keeps on giving


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 05 Mar 2019

FILE PHOTO: Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid (R) speaks to Malaysian U-16 cricketers during a cricket clinic in Kuala Lumpur June 27, 2012. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Seven years into his retirement and former test stalwart Rahul Dravid is still making silent and important contribution for India, shaping the next generation of cricketers who will form the core of the team.

For a significant part of his 16-year test career, Dravid was the bulwark in India's star-studded batting lineup that also included Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S Laxman.

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