13 years ago
Did you miss Rahul Dravid's address where he announced his retirement. Watch it here:
But is Indian cricket done with Rahul Dravid? Read here
So after serving Indian cricket for almost two decades, the ultimate gentleman has called it a day.
Did you know Dravid played hockey before he took up cricket? Read here some lesser known facts about him.
Here is a pictorial essay on Dravid's glorious career
Dravid on playing Ranji cricket: I felt I would be blocking a young cricketer's place.
Dravid dismisses reports of rift in the team
Dravid: Just being talented doesn't mean you will be successful Test cricketer...I hope some of the current youngsters play for a long time for the Indian cricket team.
Dravid: Indian cricket is in a good place...there are some exciting bunch of talent waiting in the wings.
Dravid: After IPL, in June I will have some time to think about the future.
Dravid: Can't pick my best knock...180 at Eden Gardens, 233 at Adelaide, 270 at Rawalpindi, etc come at the top...but you cannot choose between your sons.
Dravid: It was disappointing to drop of catches..I can get over getting out but nothing disappoints me more than dropping a catch.
Dravid: Never took 'The Wall' tag seriously..used to joke about it...I never walked around thinking 'I am the Wall'.
Dravid: If you make a decision in course of a series, it is nice to have a nice farewell...but I have made my decision now...I did not want to play just for the sake of it.
Dravid: It is perhaps an easy decision.
Dravid: There was no Eureka moment for me. It was a bit of contemplation and thinking. You know this moment has to come to everybody.
Dravid: Did not take my decision on the basis of the performance in Australia.
Dravid: Had spoken to Sachin and my other teammates, and all of them were supportive of my decision.
Dravid: My friends knew that I would be assessing not only my role but also where the Indian Cricket Team stands and what should be the way forward.
Dravid: I have been here for long to know that when you are not doing well you will be criticised.
Dravid: You have to accept criticism and deal with praises as well.
Dravid: If you play for 16 years, there will be time when you will have incredible highs and disappointing lows. I had both. But I have always given my best. No regrets.
Dravid: It was the right time..I had a glorious career. It was time a young player came and play...I had to move on really..
Kumble: On life after retirement, me and Sri(nath) will have some words to share with you.
Kumble: His reassuring presence on the batting crease or on the field helped others to play freely.
Kumble: Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Rahul.
Anil Kumble, Rahul's friend, teammate and KSCA President:
Srinivasan: Thank You Rahul! Thank You for everything you have done for Indian cricket.
Srinivasan: To retire is the hardest decision. He did everything for the team.
Srinivasan: I am here with mixed feelings. All of us have been proud and privileged to see him play.
Dravid: I would like to thank the Indian cricket fans. I failed sometimes but I never stopped trying..I am leaving with sadness but also with pride.
Dravid: Will miss being part of the Indian team
Dravid thanks his team, coaches and cricket board
RAHUL DRAVID: After 16 years, I feel it is time to move on. I have had a wonderful time. It's time for a new generation to take Indian cricket even further.
RAHUL DRAVID ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM TESTS AND FIRST-CLASS CRICKET
Rahul, in suit and tie, dapper as always, is ready to address his India
N Srinivasan has also arrived and the two gentlemen have taken their seats to address the media
BCCI President N Srinivasan will also attend the press meet with Dravid
Accompanying him are his two sons and wife Vijeta
Rahul Dravid has arrived at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, where he will make an official announcement.
He had made his international debut in 1996 against England at Lord's where he had scored 95 runs. Since then he has scored 13,288 runs.
He had retired from One-Day Internationals and Twenty20 format in October 2011.
