Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Rahul dravid a biography written by vedam jaishankar, the nice guy who finished first written by devendra prabhudesai and rahul dravid. The lynchpin of india s test match side through the 2000s, he combined technical virtuosity with a legendary work ethic and nearyogic powers of c. With over 10,000 runs in both odis and tests, dravid showed. Overall, timeless steel is a book that does not offer anything new to the people who follow cricket religiously, but you certainly learn a lot about dravids offfield personality. With over 10,000 runs in both odis and tests, dravid showed his class and temperament in all conditions.
It compiles 24 articles written about dravid, before and during 2012, the year when he announced his retirement from international cricket. This book is an anthology of writings on dravid by reporters, his fellow players and people from his life. List of international cricket centuries by rahul dravid. But remember this book is not a biography, it is an anthology. Ashton agar, travis head, cameron bancroft, ashton.
Sanjay bangar relives the splendour of headingley 2002. Dec 31, 2004 the language is classy and sophisticated to match up, as it were, to reflect rahul dravid s own character. Rahul dravid simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rahul dravid needs no introduction, as the former indian captain will always be remembered as one of the greatest batsmen in world cricket. Rahul dravid was probably one of the last classical test match batsme. In his long career, the gentleman from karnataka played some of the most memorable knocks and earned the respect of cricket fans, not just in india but across the. This book contains some good writings about the great wall of indian cricket team.
Dravid, r summary of performances for series test cricket. Even though its been out of stock for a while, you could choose to be notified by them when it returns. Jan 11, 2016 rahul dravid is undoubtedly one of the greatest cricketers india has ever produced. Timeless steel is an anthological biography about the indian cricketer rahul dravid published in 2012 by the walt disney company india pvt.
A biography of rahul dravid meet your next favorite book. Timeless steel anthology book online at best prices in india on. The challenges and the hard work start from here rahul dravid. Rahul dravid came to england intent upon doing justice to his role as one of scotlands overseas professionals, which was evident in his visible disappointment when he was out for 25 in. He scored the fourthmoust runs of any player, after sachin tendulkar, ricky ponting and jacques kallis. Timeless steel anthology personal life of rahul dravid dravid married vijeta pendharkar, a surgeon from. Rahul dravid has been the epitome of consistency all through his career and he is one of the most adored former cricketers for being the gentleman he is. Oct 21, 20 rahul dravid timeless steel, brought out by espncricinfo and disney, is a collection of writings on indian crickets goto man. Pujara finished with 202 in 525 balls, a new record for india. Rahul dravid holds the feat of the maximum number of catches in test match cricket as a nonwicketkeeper. People who dont read generally ask me my this is a celebration of dravids achievements on the cricket field. Rahul dravid in discussion with harsha bhogle and sanjay manjrekar at the launch of the book timeless steel, an anthology of some of the best writings on him, published by espncricinfo and walt.
Rahul dravid latest breaking news, pictures, photos and video news. The lesson we learn from you is that theres never an ending to a story unless you drop the pen. The author has painstakingly researched the rise of rahul dravid, his childhood, his early days in the game, his. The official rahul dravid page managed by his team. Mar 09, 2012 dravid is the only man to score 10,000 runs in the pivotal no3 position, and the only man to face 30,000 deliveries in test cricket. Rahul dravids son enters record book the cricket lounge. Where can i download rahul dravids timeless steel book. Rahul dravid is a sports player who has stopped playing professionally. Jul 06, 2012 rahul dravid in discussion with harsha bhogle and sanjay manjrekar at the launch of the book timeless steel, an anthology of some of the best writings on him, published by espncricinfo and walt. Get the latest news, reportage, analysis and commentary on all that matters in india and beyond. The authors style and the organisation of the content of the book is like a thriller novel, which makes you want to go on reading without keeping the book down to find out what possibly in detail could have happened next to appear so artistically in this biography. But if you are a rahul dravid fan this book is a must read for you. In this book, vedam jaishankar, an eminent cricket cricket journalist of two decades standing and from rahul s home town of bangalore, captures the essence of the man we all know as the wall. Books written on rahul dravid rahul dravid has the biographies written on his life, and they are.
Rahul dravid timeless steel, brought out by espncricinfo and disney, is a collection of writings on indian crickets goto man. Jan 11, 2018 the book also features the superhero avatars of other players like vvs laxman, sachin tendulkar and sourav ganguly. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Rahul dravid during the australian tour of india in 2004 rahul dravid is a retired indian international cricketer.
Quotes on rahul dravid by cricketers around the world. The formal vijeta pendharkar rahul dravid marriage ceremonies ended by 3 pm, after which all the guests were taken to a premium 5star hotel for a lunch. The book also has an episode from dravids childhood. An open letter to the nations priceless diamond rahul. Here, we take a look at the legends life in pictures. I enjoyed reading and was also never shy of asking questions. Dravid is the third indian batsmen, after sachin tendulkar and sunil gavaskar.
Cheteshwar pujara broke rahul dravids record on march 19 when he faced the most balls by an indian in a test innings afp. His technical prowess was unmatched, his mental strength was second to none his class, above the rest. He was born in january 11, 1973 in indore, madhya pradesh in. Timeless steel is a collection of 30 essays, new and previously published, on rahul dravid. He also monitors the progress of india a and india under19 cricket teams. People who dont read generally ask me my this is a celebration of dravid s achievements on the cricket field. Timeless steel rahul dravid was probably one of the last classical test match batsmen. As dileep premachandran said, he had powers of concentration.
Rahul dravid is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. Rahul dravid is one of the most technically correct batsmen in the history of the game. The challenges and the hard work start from here rahul. We not only learn about dravid the player, but also about dravid the husband, dravid the father and dravid the captain. Greg chappell remembers the india captain he worked alongside. He was famous, and many people think he is one of the best cricket players ever. Media in category rahul dravid the following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. Ed smith, who shared a dressing room with dravid at kent, writes of a thorough gentleman. For those who ardently follow cricinfo, the book might.
Certain images licensed from getty images credits terms of use privacy policygetty. Rahul dravid in discussion with harsha bhogle and sanjay manjrekar at the launch of the book timeless steel, an anthology of some of the. Rohit brijnath looks back at the twin peaks of adelaide 2003. Aug 18, 2016 the formal vijeta pendharkar rahul dravid marriage ceremonies ended by 3 pm, after which all the guests were taken to a premium 5star hotel for a lunch.
There are many iconic quotes on him by legends of the game. Prices are valid in delhi, mumbai, bangalore, hyderabad, chennai, kolkata, ahmedabad, surat, pune, jaipur, etc. Dravid is the only man to score 10,000 runs in the pivotal no3 position, and the only man to face 30,000 deliveries in test cricket. Rahul dravid is a retired indian international both test and one day international odi cricket in matches organised by the international cricket council icc. He is the director of cricket operations at national cricket academy, bengaluru, india. Rahul dravid timeless steel, an apt ode to the legend. Rahul dravid has been a true team player and his contributions will always stay in the limelight. The method actor in rahul dravid, the world cupwinning under19 team had a mentor in life and a coach in cricket, who constantly pushed them in pursuit of excellence.
Rahul dravid explains how coaches are becoming creative amidst lockdown. These are the one which give me inspiration in life and some are just tell you about the class of dravid. Like rahul dravid, his son too is showcasing great consistency. Dravid had faced 495 balls during his 270 against pakistan in 2004. Rahul dravid in a queue with his kids at a science exibhition. Etched in print are rahul dravids flawless technique and outstanding achievements. Dravid is the third indian batsmen, after sachin tendulkar and sunil gavaskar, to have scored 10,000 runs in test cricket. I think all the cricket lovers should add this book to their library. Find rahul dravid news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at the indian express. The lynchpin of india s test match side through the 2000s, he combined technical virtuosity with a legendary work ethic and nearyogic powers of concentration, and epitomised an oldschool gutsbeforeglory approach in an age increasingly defined by flashy strokeplay and low attention spans. Cheteshwar pujara breaks rahul dravids record for most.
Here is a compilation of 36 quotes that explains why there will only be one rahul dravid. Rahul dravid is undoubtedly one of the greatest cricketers india has ever produced. Jun 04, 2012 rahul dravid really is timeless steel. See photos, profile pictures and albums from rahul dravid. Sidharth monga puts dravid s captaincy under the spotlight. Dravid is the first batsman who scored 10,000 runs batting at number 3 position. For those who ardently follow cricinfo, the book might seem. As john wright likes to put it, this indeed was the. This book lets us to see inside the mind of the greatest technician of test cricket, how he became the master of his craft. He used to play cricket and was captain of the national cricket team of india. Rahul dravid is ensuring that players remain focused on their training and do not compromise on their fitness during the nationwide lockdown. Oct, 20 overall, timeless steel is a book that does not offer anything new to the people who follow cricket religiously, but you certainly learn a lot about dravids offfield personality. Vijeeta dravid gives us a look at her husband the perfectionist. An open letter to the nations priceless diamond rahul dravid.
Postnoon epaper for 25 august 2012 by scribble media. Those and other articles make timeless steel as much a celebration of a colossal cricketer as of an exceptional human being. Timeless steel provides a much more holistic, 3dimensional account of dravid. Rahul dravid timeless steel, an apt ode to the legend timeless steel is a compact journey from the time rahul dravid started playing cricket to the day he announced his retirement. Nov 29, 2017 rahul dravid has been the epitome of consistency all through his career and he is one of the most adored former cricketers for being the gentleman he is. The hotel was also the venue for the reception, and in the evening the newlywed husband and wife made an appearance on a dais outside the main entrance of the hotel. In this book, vedam jaishankar, an eminent cricket cricket journalist of two decades standing and from rahuls home town of bangalore, captures the essence of the man we all know as the wall. Buy two and get a world class cocktail book and experiment with a wide range of drinks yourself. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. The language is classy and sophisticated to match up, as it were, to reflect rahul dravids own character. Etched in print are rahul dravid s flawless technique and outstanding achievements.
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