Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid has transitioned from a celebrated cricketer to a respected coach, known for his exemplary concentration and disciplined approach, both on and off the field. After making his First-Class debut in the Ranji Trophy for Karnataka in February 1991, scoring 82 runs and following with a maiden first-class century, Rahul Dravid rapidly progressed through the ranks to national selection. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut on April 3, 1996, against Sri Lanka, followed by his Test debut on June 20, 1996, at Lord’s against England, where he scored 95 runs. Recognized for his resilient batting, he scored 148 runs in a Test innings against South Africa (1996-97) and was the top scorer in the 1999 ODI World Cup with 461 runs.

In 2018, his profound impact was recognized with an induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. In 2019, he was appointed Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). In November 2021, Dravid was appointed head coach of the Indian national cricket team, where he guided India to the finals of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup and the 2023 ICC World Test Championship. His tenure culminated in a significant victory at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Following this triumph, he concluded his role as head coach for the national team and is set to return to the Rajasthan Royals as head coach for the 2025 IPL season.