New Delhi | Jagran Sports Desk: As Rahul Dravid, who is commonly known as ‘The Wall’, turned 47 on Saturday, the Board of Cricket Control (BCCI) wished the former batting legend by relieving the batsman’s knock of 153 against New Zealand at the World Cup 1999.
“Wishing The Wall - Rahul Dravid a very Happy Birthday. His exploits in Test cricket are well known but we thought we would relive one of his knocks in ODIs against New Zealand. #HappyBirthdayRahulDravid,” the BCCI captioned a video.
Wishing The Wall - Rahul Dravid a very Happy Birthday. His exploits in Test cricket are well known but we thought we would relive one of his knocks in ODIs against New Zealand.
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2020
#HappyBirthdayRahulDravid pic.twitter.com/psUsTPw8Xt
In 153 knock against the Kiwis, Dravid hit 15 fours and two sixes. He was also involved a 331-run partnership with Sachin Tendulkar. The duo helped team India post 376 for the loss of just two wickets against the Kiwis. India went on to register a win by 174 runs in the match.
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As the Indian legend turned 47, a number of his fans and former cricketers wished him. Former cricket and his long time batting partner VVS Laxman also wished Dravid a happy birthday.
“Wishing my good friend Rahul Dravid a very special birthday and a wonderful year filled with love, happiness, and prosperity,” he tweeted.
Wishing my good friend Rahul Dravid a very special birthday and a wonderful year filled with love,happiness and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/0zx7cmi5S1
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 11, 2020
Here’s a look at how the fans wished him:
509 International Games
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) January 11, 2020
24208 Runs
48 x
1 Rahul Dravid
What is your favourite Dravid memory? #HappyBirthdayRahulDravid pic.twitter.com/NSq8duzMSL
Happy birthday to great human being super cool gentleman the wall Rahul Dravid #HappyBirthdayRahulDravid have a great year ahead may God shower u blessings joy health pic.twitter.com/pprG3nRsr2
— marish TR (@marisheulalin) January 11, 2020
An unforgettable innings enters its 47th year!
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 11, 2020
Here's to Rahul Dravid - "The Wall" of Indian cricket!#HappyBirthdayRahulDravid pic.twitter.com/vrGtUg695s
Inspiration. Role Model. Legend. Wishing the great man , Rahul Dravid a very happy birthday #HappyBirthdayRahulDravid pic.twitter.com/x9fRuZ6so9
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 11, 2020
Happy Birthday Wall #HappyBirthdayRahulDravid #hbdrahuldravid pic.twitter.com/FaYYZOStbl
— V I P E R™ (@Offl_TheViper) January 11, 2020
I recount the days back to 2006 when it all began and it hasn't gone down a bit. Craziness this man brought it to me. He's more than a cricketer and he's a part of my happiest memories. #HappyBirthdayRahulDravid pic.twitter.com/nDSbTRkpnn
— kowcika manohar (@KowcikaM19) January 11, 2020
Happy birthday to #TheWall Mr dependable Rahul Dravid.
— Yeswanth(యశ్వంత్) (@yeswanth86) January 11, 2020
One of the Greatest test batsman of All time
509 International Games
24208 Runs
48 x
1 Rahul Dravid#HappyBirthdayRahulDravid pic.twitter.com/RGriX9QXqH
Dravid on Saturday turned 47. The batting maestro played 164 Tests, 344 ODIs and one T20I for India. He had announced his retirement from international cricket in March 2012, finishing his career with 48 international centuries.
Dravid has now taken up the role of coaching the junior Indian sides (India U-19, India A). He is also the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
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