Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Rahul Dravid's Bungalow in Bengaluru
- Rahul Dravid's Early Life and Education
- Journey of Debut, Captaincy, and Coaching
- Luxury Cars Owned by Rahul Dravid
- Brand Endorsements
- Net Worth
- Trophies and Awards
- Rahul Dravid's Fitness Regime
- Conclusion
- Faq's
Introduction
Rahul Dravid, the perfect gentleman, also nicknamed as "The Wall" of Indian cricket is considered as one of the greatest batters. He's in the list of "Fab 4" alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and V.V.S. Laxman, the respected batters of the 1990s and 2000s. The cricket legend has been passionate toward the game ever since his childhood, and took part in various coaching camps by Karnataka state in the late 1980s. He then later went on to debut in a Ranji Trophy first-class match against Maharashtra at the age of 17 in the 1990-91 season.
Rahul Dravid, Britannica
Rahul's belief and positive
determination in cricket makes him one of the bests even today. His journey
from being a cricket team player to cricket coach of Indian team till 2024
after India's win in T20 World Cup 2024 is one for the talks of inspirations.
His career profile is nothing short of impressive.
Rahul Dravid's Bungalow in Bengaluru
Rahul Dravid built his luxurious bungalow in Indira Nagar in Bengaluru in 2014 and lives there along with his family. According to the reports, the house is estimated to be ₹4.2 crore approximately. The bungalow with its grand exterior has equally beautiful brown aesthetic interiors. The house from the inside is a perfect combination of homely vibes, brown and white furniture, along with cosy decoration of antiques.
Rahul Dravid's Bengaluru Bungalow, Lokmat Times
The modern ambiance and spacious interiors of his house gives it a touch of personal preference, resulting in making it a perfect house for the family residing in it. Unlike the monotones of luxury houses, Rahul Dravid's bungalow is a gesture of welcoming elegance.
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Rahul Dravid's Early Life and Education
Rahul Dravid "The Wall", Daily Mail
Rahul Dravid was born on 11th January, 1973 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He was born in a Maharashtrian family of Sharad Dravid, his father and Pushpa Dravid, his mother. Dravid started playing cricket when he was 12 years old, along with hockey. He had almost considered getting into hockey, but soon realized that he wasn't fit for the sport.
Dravid did his schooling from St. Joseph's Boys High School, and completed his graduation in commerce from St. Joseph's College of Commerce, both from Bangalore itself. He is considered as one of the educated cricketers of India. His love for cricket was formed because of his father as he introduced Dravid to this game and his talent was later spotted by Keki Tarapore, giving him the push toward cricket.
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Journey of Debut, Captaincy, and Coaching
Rahul Dravid made his first Test debut in 1996 in London in the second Test of the series at Lord's Cricket Ground, almost making a century at 95 runs. Even though Rahul wasn't considered the best player in the beginning of his career, he did manage to pick it up in the 1998-99 Test series.
Rahul Dravid, ZAP Cricket
Rahul Dravid was the captain of the Indian cricket team from 2003 to 2007, leading 25 Test matches with 8 wins bagged under his captaincy period. Playing for 16 years for the Indian Cricket Team from April 1996 to January 2012, Dravid has left behind a legacy one can only dream of. However he didn't stop there, as he mentored the team of Rajasthan Royals in 2013, and became an official mentor in 2014. Dravid was the head coach of Team India for two-and-a-half years from 2021 to 2024 before he decided to leave his role as the head coach after the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Rahul Dravid as Rajasthan Royals coach, Deccan Chronicle
One of the greatest qualities of being a good leader is to be inclusive, respectful and understanding of each of his team members or in this case, team players. Dravid is not just a phenomenal batsman, but also a great leader when it comes to his team, and especially if a player needs adult guidance. The best example would be Dravid as a coach for Vaibhav Suryavanshi, making the kid feel at home and more confident for the IPL 2025 matches.
Luxury Cars Owned by Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid's taste for luxury is further extended to owning a collection of some of the best premium cars.
Rahul Dravid with his Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, Man's World India
- 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera - This beautiful German beast owned by Dravid is priced at INR 1.59 crore, making it his most expensive automobile in the collection.
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 - This luxury SUV is known for its spacious interior, comfort, and fuel efficiency.
- Audi Q5 - Audi Q5 is the face for class, sophistication and luxury mixed with its panoramic roof, spacious boot, and airbags for safety measures.
- Hyundai Tucson - Hyundai Tucson is when luxury meets comfort. It is one of the best models because of its advanced features.
- Toyota Innova Crysta - This car is best known for its spacious interior, it being a 7 to 8 seater configuration.
Brand Endorsements
Rahul Dravid's brand endorsements' list includes the industries of finance, food and beverages, sportswear, education and more. Some of his notable brand endorsements are:
Rahul Dravid's Farmley Brand Endorsement, The Financial Express
Rahul Dravid's Shriram Finance Brand Endorsement, Business Standard
- Shriram Finance
- Bournvita
- Piramal Realty
- Farmley
- Signify
- Orchids - The International School
- Rajasthan Royals
- InCred
Net Worth
The net worth of Rahul Dravid is estimated to be at ₹320 crore approximately.
Rahul Dravid's Net Worth, The South India Times
- Luxury Bungalow in Bengaluru, which is estimated to be ₹4.2 crore approximately
- Premium cars owned by him
- Income earned from being the head coach of Rajasthan Royals and former head coach of Indian cricket team
- Successful career as an Indian cricket player
Trophies and Awards
Rahul Dravid's successful career in cricket has been recognized by various awards, accolades and trophies. Some of the most prominent ones are:
Rahul Dravid with the ICC Test and ICC Player of the Year awards, ESPNcricinfo
- Dravid was awarded with the Arjuna Award in 1998
- Rahul received CEAT International Cricketer of the World Cup in 1999
- Rahul Dravid, the first Indian cricketer to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in 2004
- He was honoured with Padma Shri Award in 2004
- He was also awarded with Padma Bhushan in 2013
Rahul Dravid's Fitness Regime
Rahul Dravid's discipline and sincerity for fitness is equally as important to him as the game of cricket is. His workout sessions include strength training for upper and lower body and cardio workouts like running. It also further includes meditation for 30 minutes every day and yoga to maintain strength, balance and flexibility.
Rahul Dravid doing yoga, Mid-day
Along with physical
exercises, Dravid also believes in mental strength and stability and how
important it is to keep one's mind just as calm and powerful under pressure.
The reason why he is known for being calm and collected during challenging
times.
Conclusion
Rahul Dravid is known as the gentleman in every true sense of the word. His down-to-earth personality, his dedication and passion toward cricket, his supportive nature while coaching his respective teams, his calm and positive outlook for life is truly a work of inspiration. Even today, many youngsters look up to him and consider him as their idol when it comes to cricket.
Even though he doesn't play in the cricket matches anymore, he is still one of the most followed legends for many. His respect for cricket is not just limited to the field, but also carried to the sidelines, cheering loudly for his teams.
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