Dravid
Proper noun
Meaning
Dravid
A surname from Hindi.
Examples
As the batsman started to walk back, captain Rahul Dravid declared the innings when confusion started as the umpires were not certain if the fielder stepped on the ropes and Dhoni stayed for the umpire's verdict.
Dravid said he was also "a little fortunate" that at the back end of his career, he was already in a captain-cum-coach role of IPL side Rajasthan Royals.
Former captain Rahul Dravid publicly acknowledged that Tendulkar had been suggesting moves such as the promotion of Irfan Pathan up the batting order which, although only temporary, had an immediate effect on the team's fortunes.
Rahul Dravid was named as vice-captain in Sourav Ganguly's Team India and he led the team in Ganguly's absence.
Dravid also showed great team spirit, as in the ODI format, he took up the duties of a wicket-keeper as the side’s management thought that they could play an extra bowler if a well-set batsman also turns to be the wicket-keeper.
Dravid score 95 on Test debut, missing out on his century by 5 runs.