Some Lesser-Known Facts About Rahul Dravid

Multilingual Cricketer:

Engineering Background:

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Played For Scotland:

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Wall of Records:

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Honored with the Padma Bhushan:

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Bradman Oration:

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Multilingual Cricketer:

Rahul Dravid is fluent in several languages, including Kannada, English, Marathi, and Hindi.

Engineering Background:

Played For Scotland:

In 2003 he played a total of 12 matches for Scotland, which included 11 one-dayers and one tour game against Pakistan.

Wall of Records:

Dravid holds the record for facing the most deliveries in Test cricket, with over 31,000 balls faced during his career.

Honored with the Padma Bhushan:

Dravid received the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 2013.

Bradman Oration:

He is the first non-Australian cricketer to deliver the prestigious Bradman Oration in 2012.