Rahul Dravid to quit Test cricket, will announce tomorrow officially

[kramkumar]

ndia's batting stalwart Rahul Dravid, second most prolific batsman in Test history, has called a press conference on Friday, prompting speculation that he may announce his retirement from international cricket where he has been a star for over 15 years.

The speculation was fuelled by the fact that the BCCI president, N Srinivasan will be present at the press conference. In fact, the invite for the press conference is by the BCCI.

The 39-year-old Dravid had announced his retirement from ODI cricket in England last year after been surprisingly recalled in the ODI team due to his stupendous performance during the Test series against England in which he scored three centuries.

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Hats off to wall of india for his contribution to india.

 

[Kamlesh Barjati]

Rahul Dravid, the Wall of Indian cricket has announced his retirement from all forms of the game with immediate effect. He will however honor his contractual obligations with the Rajasthan Royals in the fifth season of the Indian Premier League.

The premier Indian No. 3 batsman announced his decision at a crowded press conference in the presence of the BCCI president Mr. N Srinivasan and the President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) as well as one of his former colleague, Anil Kumble.

Dravid used the occasion to thank all his coaches, his family, friends and well-wishers for all the support and encouragement he received throughout his career.

"I hereby announce my retirement from International cricket and domestic as well. It has been 16 years since I started playing. I have many people to thank. My junior coaches at Bangalore have inculcated me a powerful love of the game which has always stayed with me."

"In the Indian team I have been fortunate to have been part of an era where we won home and away". I found support and encouragement from my parents and brother. My wife Vijetha has been a single parent as I travelled all over."

"I have failed at times, but have not stopped trying. I leave with sadness and pride".

Rahul Dravid walked into the press conference at around 12:30 pm IST and was accompanied by his wife, Vijetha as well as his two sons, Samit and Anvay.

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