Study Abroad
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By Vishesh Chogtu
Uncover the educational journey of Rahul Dravid, the former Captain of the Indian cricket team, from his early life to becoming a legendary player and coach.
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Born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on January 11, 1973. His parents are Sharad Dravid and Pushpa Dravid, with his mother being a professor at Bangalore University.
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Dravid attended St Joseph’s Boys’ High School and graduated in Commerce from St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, both in Bengaluru.
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Rahul's father introduced him to cricket. He started playing at 12, represented Karnataka at 15, and was spotted by Keki Tarapore, igniting his passion for the game.
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Dravid's domestic success led to his selection in the Indian team. He excelled in Tests with three double centuries in 1996/1997 and was the top scorer in the 1999 World Cup with 461 runs.
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Rahul Dravid coached India U-19 and India A teams, mentored World Cup winners, assumed Head of Cricket role at NCA, and became head coach of the Indian national cricket team.
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Rahul Dravid, nicknamed 'Jimmy', played hockey before cricket. He cherished his wicket and even cried at 13. He also played for Scotland during a long lay-off in 2003.
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Rahul Dravid, born in Madhya Pradesh, later moved to Bangalore. He married Vijeta Pendharkar in 2003, facilitated by their fathers' friendship, in Nagpur.
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Rahul Dravid's net worth is $23 million (Rs. 172 crores). He owns luxury cars, endorses brands like Reebok, Pepsi, and Samsung, and resides in Bengaluru.
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From a legendary cricketer to an inspiring coach, his exceptional performances continue to make a significant impact on the game.
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