Born on January 11, 1973, in Indore, Rahul Dravid's cricket journey began at St. Joseph's Boys' High School in Bangalore.

Dravid's uncle, Keki Tarapore, was a former Indian cricketer and coach, contributing to his cricketing pedigree.

Dravid made a stellar Test debut in 1996 at Lord's, scoring 95 in the second innings against England.

In 1999, he and Sourav Ganguly set a world record for the highest ODI partnership—318 runs against Sri Lanka.

Leading the team from 2005 to 2007, Dravid guided India to a historic Test series win against England in 2007.

Dravid showcased versatility by keeping wickets when needed, adding another dimension to his skills.

In 2004, Dravid earned the ICC Player of the Year and Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, highlighting his stellar performances.

Dravid is the first Indian to score centuries against all Test-playing nations, solidifying his place among the cricketing greats.

Post-retirement, he embraced coaching, mentoring the next generation of Indian cricketers.

Recognized in 2018, Dravid's induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame celebrates his lasting impact on the sport.