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On behalf of all the members of the Laureus World Sports Academy I would like to welcome Rahul. He achieved amazing success in an illustrious career. He was so pugnacious and determined when he was at the crease, he could have been an Aussie,

Dravid responded ,

It is a great privilege to be invited to join the Academy and I look forward to supporting the work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. I am truly honoured to be recognised alongside some of the greatest sportsmen and women we have ever seen. "Sport has given me so much, and it is wonderful to now have the opportunity to make a difference in other people's lives.

Earlier during the match when Ganguly was batting Steve Waugh had a heated exchange with him. When Australia comes to bat Ganguly returns the favor by getting his wicket. Steve Waugh is caught by Sachin Tendulkar in Ganguly's ball.

Glenn McGrath Six against Daniel Vettori
This is a gem of a video we just found on Youtube. Glenn McGrath sweeps Daniel Vettori for a six, and the whole ground stands to applause. The Australian dressing room is surprised and Gilchrist's reaction says it all.

 " he played a cover drive off the first ball and in our commentary box there was a collective gasp. He had played it easily, like he was plucking a flower. Everything about the shot was right; a master would have been proud to have played it, and in the context of the game it was exceptional. "

Dravid during the post-match interview after one of the games he said " Sanju batted beautifully, He has a long way to go ". We wish the young Sanju Samson the very best.

SG on it's official website says,

 "This by-the-book batsman has an endless supply of both stamina and patience. Ask the opposition. Or the millions of fans. They call him “The Wall”. If there's one lesson that a batsman—or any cricketer—can learn from Rahul Sharad Dravid, it's this. There is nothing that you can't do if you put your mind to it. The SG Wall Series is inspired by Dravid and designed for never-say-die batsmen like him. "

SG RSD Plus Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat


This bat is the cheapest of the range and comes at a very attractive price of Rs 1650/- and is meant for beginners and intermediate players above the age of 14. The bat features thick edges and a curved blade for performance and stability. The bat is available at Flipkart for around Rs 1400/-.

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SG RSD Selected English Willow Cricket Bat

This bat is the in the intermediate range of bats available in the SG RSD Wall Series and is made of selected English Willow. The bat is light weighted has a Chevtec grip, Curved blade and thick edges along with a higher sweet spot making it one of the best available at the price. The bat priced at 4499 is available at Flipkart for Rs 3824.

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SG RSD Pro English Willow Cricket Bat


This bat from the RSD series is the one of the lightest and is entirely made from English Willow and is recommended for advanced players above the age of 14. Curved edges, a higher sweet spot and thick edges add to the charm of this bat. This bat is priced at 5499 Rs in stores and is available at Flipkart at around 4674 Rs.

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There are three costlier models available at stores, RSD Super, RSD Elite and RSD Ultimate priced at 6000, 7000 and 9800 Rs respectively. You can find more details at the  SG RSD Wall series page.

Dravid and Vijeta celebrating Diwali

We wish all our readers and Dravid admirers a very happy Diwali :)

Wishing a very happy 31st birthday to our dear captain cool, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He was born this day in 1981 at Ranchi in Jharkhand.

Cover Page of the New book

Rahul Dravid Timeless Steel is a collection of articles written on the wall by famous people. The book has writings by Greg Chappel, Sanjay Bangar, Jarrod Kimber, Vijeta Dravid and many other eminent personalities that has been a part of The Wall's life. The book is published by Walt Disney Publications with ESPN Cricinfo.

Greg Chappell remembers the India captain he worked alongside. Ed Smith, who shared a dressing room with Dravid at Kent, writes of a thorough gentleman. Sanjay Bangar relives the splendour of Headingley 2002. Jarrod Kimber tells of how Dravid became the reason for him getting married. Mukul Kesavan analyses how Dravid's technique allows for more style than one might assume. Sidharth Monga puts Dravid's captaincy under the spotlight. Jason Gillespie speaks of a batsman who soaked up everything you threw at him. Rohit Brijnath looks back at the twin peaks of Adelaide 2003. Vijeeta Dravid gives us an insight into her husband the perfectionist. These and other articles make Timeless Steel as much a celebration of a colossal cricketer as it is of an exceptional human being. It features contributions from his team-mates and peers, some of the finest cricket writers around - Gideon Haigh, Sambit Bal and Rahul Bhattacharya among them - and interviews over the years with Dravid himself. It attempts to paint a picture of a cricketer who embodied the best traditions and values of the game, and a man who impressed the many people who came in contact with him.

You can preorder and buy it from Flipkart.com at 479 at a discount of around 120 Rs. You can also avail the Cash-On-Delivery option if you don't have a credit card to make online payment.

Ajinkya Rahane after his maiden T20 century.

Ajinkya Rahane is on cloud nine, after 98 in the first match and then the century against the Bangalore Royal Challengers today. His century came in just 60 balls , which was one of the best T20 innings we have ever seen. He clearly has sent a message to the team selectors, and he will probably be a regular player in upcoming tournaments that have the Indian team. Rahane will go places if he continues this form.

We were extremely proud when Rahane was asked who his Mentor was and his immediate reply was Rahul Dravid, he said that it was an honor to playing with his role-model Rahul Dravid. Well done Kiddo. All the very best.