RAHUL DRAVID BIOGRAPHY
| FULL NAME | Rahul Sharad Dravid |
| NICKNAME | The Wall, Jammy, Mr. Dependable |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| BORN | January 11, 1973 |
| HEIGHT | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| EYE COLOUR | Brown |
| JERSEY NO. | 19 |
| BATTING STYLE | Right-handed |
| BOWLING STYLE | Right-arm offbreak |
| TEAM | India |
| IPL | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| ROLE | Top-order batsman |
| SONS | Samit Dravid , Anvay Dravid |
| FATHER | Sharad Dravid |
| MOTHER | Pushpa Dravid |
| BROTHER | Vijay Dravid |
| WIFE | Vijeta Pendharkar |
| CHILDREN | Samit Dravid , Anvay Dravid |
| ZODIAC SIGN | Capricorn |
| CAPTAIN | Rajasthan Royals |
| HOBBIES | Reading books, listening to music, and spending time with his friends and family. |
| SCHOOL | St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School |
| RAHUL DRAVID’S INSTAGRAM | @rahuldravidofficial |
| RAHUL DRAVID’S FACEBOOK | @Rahul Dravid |
RAHUL DRAVID’S NEWS
TABLE OF CONTENT
- RAHUL DRAVID BIOGRAPHY
- RAHUL DRAVID’S NEWS
- RAHUL DRAVID BIO
- RAHUL DRAVID DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
- RAHUL DRAVID CRICKET & MORE
- RAHUL DRAVID RECORDS
- RAHUL DRAVID AWARDS
- RAHUL DRAVID CONTROVERSIES
- RAHUL DRAVID FAVOURITES
- RAHUL DRAVID’S VIDEO
- MOST EXPENSIVE THINGS OWNED BY RAHUL DRAVID
- RAHUL DRAVID SALARY
- RAHUL DRAVID BRAND-ENDORSEMENTS
- RAHUL DRAVID CHARITY FOUNDATION
- RAHUL DRAVID PHOTOS GALLERY
RAHUL DRAVID BIO
Rahul Dravid, known as “The Wall” for his unbreakable defense and dependability, is one of India’s greatest cricketers. Born in a Marathi family in Indore and raised in Bangalore,
Where he grew u started playing cricket at age 12, excelling in junior levels for Karnataka. His domestic success led to his international debut in 1996. Dravid scored 24,177 runs in international cricket, including 13,288 Test runs and 10,889 ODI runs, with 48 centuries. He holds records for the most balls faced in Tests (31,258) and the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper , he.
He captained India, led Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, and later became a successful coach, guiding India to the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title as head coach . He is celebrated for his humility, sportsmanship, and contributions to cricket both on and off the field.
VIJETA PENDHARKAR & RAHUL DRAVID
Rahul Dravid and Vijeta Pendharkar are husband and wife. Dravid is a renowned cricketer, while Pendharkar is a successful medical surgeon. Their love story began with a long-standing family friendship that blossomed into a romantic relationship. They tied the knot in a traditional ceremony in Bangalore on May 4, 2003.
RAHUL DRAVID DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
- ODI – August 18, 2008 vs Sri Lanka in Dambulla
- T20I – June 12, 2010, vs Zimbabwe
- Test – June 20, 2011, vs West Indies in Kingston
RAHUL DRAVID CRICKET & MORE
- Domestic/IPL Franchise – Rajasthan Royals
- Nature on the field – calm and composed demeanor
RAHUL DRAVID RECORDS
- Most balls faced in Test cricket: 31,258
- Most time spent at the crease in Tests: 44,152 minutes
- Most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Tests: 210
- Only Indian to score a century against all 10 Test-playing nations
- Never dismissed for a golden duck in 286 Test innings
- Highest Test partnership with Sachin Tendulkar: 6,920 runs
- First batsman to score 10,000 runs at No. 3 position
- Second-fastest ODI 50 by an Indian (22 balls vs. New Zealand, 2003)
- IPL: 2,174 runs in 89 matches (Average 28.23, Strike Rate 115.52)
- Part of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup-winning team as head coach
RAHUL DRAVID AWARDS
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 2000
- ICC Player of the Year: 2004
- ICC Test Player of the Year: 2004
- Padma Shri: 2004
- Padma Bhushan: 2013
- ICC Hall of Fame: Inducted in July 2018
- Bradman Awards: Honored with Glenn McGrath, 2012
- MTV Youth Icon of the Year: 2004
- Sexiest Sports Personality in India: Online poll, 2004–2005
- First non-Australian to deliver Bradman Oration, Canberra
RAHUL DRAVID CONTROVERSIES
During an ODI with Zimbabwe in January 2004, he was fined half of his match fees for ball-tampering.
He was criticized for declaring the Indian inning during the Multan Test in March 2004, when Sachin Tendulkar was at the crease with 194 runs with 16 overs remaining
RAHUL DRAVID FAVOURITES
| Shots | Cover drive, square cut |
| Batsmen | Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, or VVS Laxman |
| Bowler | Glenn McGrath or Shane Warne |
| Cricket Stadium | Lord’s , Eden Gardens |
| Commentator | Harsha Bhogle |
| Food | Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal and Rice, Mango Milkshake |
| Actors | Tom Cruise, Aamir Khan |
| Actresses | Demi Moore and Michelle Pfeiffer |
| Musicians | Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen |
RAHUL DRAVID’S VIDEO
MOST EXPENSIVE THINGS OWNED BY RAHUL DRAVID
As a successful and wealthy professional athlete, Rahul Dravid has the means to afford many luxurious items. Some of the expensive things he knows to own or has owned include.
| MODEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1. CARS | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | INR 99.00 Lakh – 1.17 Crore |
| Porsche 911 Carrera S | INR 2.01 Crore |
RAHUL DRAVID SALARY
- Salary – (as coach) – INR 10 crore per year
– Test Fee – INR ₹15 lakh
– ODI Fee – INR 6 lakh
– IPL 2022 – as a coach – INR 5 crore , As a player – 41.4 crore
- Income – INR 5 crore per season
- Net Worth (Approx) – 172 crore
RAHUL DRAVID BRAND-ENDORSEMENTS
In 2025, Dravid continues to endorse a wide range of brands across finance, technology, education, healthcare, and sportswear, including Shriram Finance, Signify, Salesforce, Roombr, Bournvita, BPCL, YiPPee!, PUMA, HDFC Life, and more. His reputation for reliability and integrity makes him a favorite among brands seeking trust and credibility.
Rahul Dravid remains a symbol of dependability, humility, and excellence, both on and off the cricket field.
RAHUL DRAVID CHARITY FOUNDATION
Collaborates with GoSports Foundation, mentoring athletes like Prannoy Kumar (badminton), Sharath Gayakwad (para-swimming), and S. Chikkarangappa (golf) via the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Program.
RAHUL DRAVID PHOTOS GALLERY
FAQs about RAHUL DRAVID.
Due to his defensive batting technique and ability to anchor innings, likened to an impregnable wall. The nickname gained traction from a Reebok ad.
Instrumental in nurturing young talent as head of NCA and India U-19 coach; led India to 2024 T20 World Cup win as head coach.
As a player, won the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka). As coach, led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup.