Summary of the book rahul dravid is known to be an exceptional player. Timeless steel by chappell, greg, manjrekar, sanjay, kesavan. Rahul dravid was perhaps the best in the world at handling the first part of the number 3 batsmans job. Certain images licensed from getty images credits terms of use privacy policygetty. Etched in print are rahul dravids flawless technique and outstanding achievements. Found these lines in book rahul dravid, timeless steel. Rahul dravid was asked this question by a bunch of enthusiastic students from riverside school, ahmedabad recently. Read about rahul dravids profile, latest news, articles, career updates only on. Rahul dravid address, contact number of rahul dravid. Widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the wide, varied and colorful history of cricket, rahul dravid is a former player and immensely respected captain of the indian cricket team. Timeless steel is an anthological biography about the indian cricketer rahul dravid published in 2012 by the walt disney company india pvt.
Squeals of laughter from 500plus people filled the auditorium. Timeless steel rahul dravid was probably one of the last classical test match batsmen. Rahul dravid, born january 11, 1973, is one of the greatest batsmen to be produced by india, the fulcrum around which indian batting revolved during the decade and a half when his name was constant at number three on the scoreboard. 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. Samit, dravids elder son, has already made headlines with his batting displays for his school. What makes indian crickets mr unflappable, rahul dravid, nervous. It is like paintings, it required a second look, a considered appreciation. Rahul dravid has earned his net worth playing professional cricket and as a member of the. Former india captain rahul dravid has been cleared of conflict of interest charges by the bcci ethics officer justice retd. 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. This book contains some good writings about the great wall of indian cricket team.
In such cases, the most probable answer will be, rahul dravid, mr. Rahul dravid is very high and it got higher after reading this book. 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. Etched in print are rahul dravid s flawless technique and outstanding achievements. People who dont read generally ask me my this is a celebration of dravid s achievements on the cricket field. Timeless steel book by rahul dravid and sambit bal rajesh khanna. List of international cricket centuries by rahul dravid. Prices are valid in delhi, mumbai, bangalore, hyderabad, chennai, kolkata, ahmedabad, surat, pune, jaipur, etc. For those who ardently follow cricinfo, the book might. This book lets us to see inside the mind of the greatest technician of test cricket, how he became the master of his craft.
Rahul dravid is undoubtedly one of the greatest cricketers india has ever produced. Rahul dravid, former cricketing legend, turns comic book. Timeless steel is a collection of 30 new and previously published articles on rahul dravid, indias most valuable no. Timeless steel, an anthological biography about the indian cricketer rahul dravid. He also monitors the progress of india a and india under19 cricket teams. Find dravids records, biography, centuries, runs, wickets. The official rahul dravid page managed by his team. The lynchpin of indias 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. Did you know sachin tendulkar, rahul dravid were caught for. Timeless steel is a collection of 30 new and previously published articles on rahul dravid, indias most. Rahul dravids nickname the the wall, is a wonderful analogy for his ability to bat for long periods and withstand pressure the image he conjures for me is the the iceman, he is incredibly cool under pressure, there is an almost surgical like precison to his batting. He used to play cricket and was captain of the national cricket team of india. He smiled and said, would it be okay if i say its my wife.
The book also features four dravid interviews by cricinfo, the bradman. He is an embodiment of the perfect gentleman and he is a great role model for every youngster, said abhranil roy who heads the digital media team at sportwalk. 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. For them, the inspiration to make a comic book on dravid came by meeting the rahul dravid fan clubs based in south india. The story of the 2011 world cup, timeless steel, an anthology on rahul dravid and talking cricket. He is the director of cricket operations at national cricket academy, bengaluru, india. His honesty and straightforwardness fetched him immense respect. Rahul dravid was probably one of the last classical test match batsmen.
He scored the fourthmoust runs of any player, after sachin tendulkar, ricky ponting and jacques kallis. Grab this book to enjoy the golden days of cricket that have lapsed with dravids retirement. A biography book online at best prices in india on. Steve smiths admission of balltampering in the newlands test has put the cricketing world to shame but there have. The wall begins new innings as comic book hero a chennaibased startup released the book, titled the wall, on his birthday. Rahul dravid was probably one of the last classical test match batsme. 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. Timeless steel is a book compiled by espn cricinfo, that talks about the greatness of the man that dravid was, as a cricketer as well as a human. No to this beautiful book and i was stunned when i saw the offer price mentioned.
Rahul dravid profile icc ranking, age, career info. Rahul dravid timeless steelrahul dravid timeless steel by. But remember this book is not a biography, it is an anthology. Even during his last days in international cricket, dravid was in his prime form. Born in a marathi family, he started playing cricket at the age of 12 and later represented the state team at the under15, under17 and under19 levels. Rahul dravid net worth, endorsements, salary updated 2019. Rahul dravid is the living legend of indian cricket from. The language is classy and sophisticated to match up, as it were, to reflect rahul dravids own character. His technical prowess was unmatched, his mental strength was second to none his class, above the rest. Why rahul dravid, a gentleman to the core, totally. India, through a mammoth partnership of 303 between dravid and laxman, recover from 85 for 4 to 477 for 7.
He does not let his sons samit and anvay watch a lot of tv. Rahul dravid in childhood rahul with his hockey team dravid with ranji trophy in 1991 rahul dravid in his debut match rahul dravids stylish square cut mr. Jan 11, 2016 40 amazing facts about rahul dravid the great wall of india. The author has painstakingly researched the rise of rahul dravid, his childhood, his early.
About rahul dravid is a former indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. Rahul dravid, nicknamed as the wall of indian cricket, jammy, and mr. In fact i would also advise the noncricket lovers to read this book, it is the story of an individual. I would suggest readers to read rahul dravid timeless steel, another great compilation of various articles on mr. Rahul dravid, former captain of indian national cricket team.
Ed smith, who shared a dressing room with dravid at kent, writes of a thorough gentleman. The lynchpin of indias 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. Buy rahul dravid timeless steel anthology by rahul dravid. Timeless steel is a collection of 30 essays, new and previously published, on rahul dravid. Rahul dravid cleared of conflict of interest charges. Rahul dravid is a retired indian international both test and one day international odi cricket in matches organised by the international cricket council icc. Greg chappell remembers the india captain he worked alongside. Rahul dravid is a sports player who has stopped playing professionally. If you have to choose one batsman, who has to bat to save your life.
Rahul sharad dravid is one of the finest classical batsmen in modern times. Dependables famous square drive dravid with indias former coach john wrigh. But if you are a rahul dravid fan this book is a must read for you. His unnatural talent in playing test matches, his power of concentration and his unbeatable strokes have set. Like if you like sports, you have to love rahul dravid. Congratulations to sania mirza and martina hingis on last nights win at wimbledon. Where can i download rahul dravids timeless steel book. Heres a snippet from the inaugural tcm sports lecture earlier this year where rahul dravid speaks on how the likes of sania have inspired so many and why it is important for india to encourage women in sport.
Even though its been out of stock for a while, you could choose to be notified by them when it returns. Jun 04, 2012 rahul dravid really is timeless steel. Sanjay bangar relives the splendour of headingley 2002. The book timeless steel, which by and large is a fantastic tribute to dravid, stresses on the point that dravid excelled because of his hard. Rahul dravid check dravids news, career, age, rankings.
The crazy untold story of bollywoods bad boy book by yasser usman the nice guy who finished first. It attempts to paint a picture of a cricketer who embodied the best traditions and values of the game, and a man who. I think all the cricket lovers should add this book to their library. His batting is, not for some, immediately appealing. He was always a team player and ready to bear any cost for team india. Oct 21, 20 rahul dravid timeless steel, brought out by espncricinfo and disney, is a collection of writings on indian crickets goto man. Dec 31, 2004 the language is classy and sophisticated to match up, as it were, to reflect rahul dravid s own character. Did you know sachin tendulkar, rahul dravid were caught for balltampering. Rahul dravid simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
This book is an anthology of writings on dravid by reporters, his fellow players and people from his life. The untold story of indias first superstar book by yasser usman sanjay dutt. Soon its beauty is revealed, its simple elegance, its clean, classical. The author is a former international umpire and a senior bureaucrat read. Timeless steel is a book compiled by espn cricinfo, that talks about the greatness of the man that dravid was, as a cricketer as well as a human being. Some interesting facts about the wall dravid is the only indian to score centuries in four consecutive test match innings. A biography of rahul dravid book by devendra prabhudesai. 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. People who dont read generally ask me my this is a celebration of dravids achievements on the cricket field.
Dravid would remain forever the timeless steel of indian cricket, one whose strength and character would never diminish. Time and again, with his simplicity and humility, he has proved an absolute gentleman. It compiles 24 articles written about dravid, before and during 2012, the year when he announced his retirement from international cricket. But he took the decision of retiring as he wanted to give opportunity to youngsters like cheteshwar pujara to. Why rahul dravid, a gentleman to the core, totally deserves. He was famous, and many people think he is one of the best cricket players ever. Contemporaries and commentators have constantly rated him as the best test batsman of his generation and one of the greatest of all time. Dependable, is a former cricketer who represented the indian national cricket team. Jammy is widely known for his batting techniques, patience, and dependability. Rajeshwar shastri dravid, an indian writer, scholar, grammarian and translator of sanskrit literature. Rahul dravid is probably the most selfless athlete you might be aware of. Timeless steel anthology book online at best prices in india on. Rahul dravid timeless steel, brought out by espncricinfo and disney, is a collection of writings on indian crickets goto man. Rahul dravid was part of indias big four alongwith sachin tendulkar, sourav ganguly and vvs laxman.