Steve Waugh is regarded as one of the best Test captains in history, with a win ratio of 72%. The Australian came up against Rahul Dravid several times during his illustrious career.
Speaking to Cricket Australia, Steve Waugh paid a tribute to Rahul Dravid’s legacy, while also talking about what made him special.
Rahul Dravid is widely regarded as one of India’s overseas heroes. The batsman’s patient batting style proved to be a great success in Australia, with Rahul Dravid averaging 41.64 Down Under. The batsman played 16 Tests in Australia, scoring one century and 6 fifties as he amassed 1,166 runs.
Steve Waugh reminisces Rahul Dravid’s fierce concentration
Rahul Dravid was known for spending a long time at the crease. While some have criticised him for being too slow while batting, there have been times when he has held his own in the testing Australian conditions.
Referring to Rahul Dravid’s time against Australia, Steve Waugh admitted that the cricketer’s approach used to frustrate the Aussies. Waugh also pointed out that the infamous Aussie sledging did not have any effect on Rahul Dravid.
Steve Waugh also applauded Rahul Dravid’s concentration, as he praised the cricketer’s ability to adapt to the situation with ease.
Rahul Dravid had several memorable performances against Australia. The batsman’s greatest moment arguably came at the Adelaide Oval in 2003, where he scored 305 runs to guide India to a famous victory.
However, Steve Waugh believes that Rahul Dravid’s Kolkata heroics was his best innings against the Aussies:
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