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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.

Dravid announcing Retirement from Test Cricket.

A legend of the Game, that is what Rahul Dravid was. The man who played for the team, then for himself. In an press-meet organized by BCCI on March 9th, The Wall of Indian Cricket announced his retirement from Test cricket. 164 Test matches, 13288 runs at an average of 52 per match is an achievement that would make any RD fan proud. He has records that are unique and precious. He always put the team in front and cared little about his personal achievements, That was one of the things that adds to the respect people have for him.

RD's last words at the press conference were

 I leave in Sadness, but with Pride

No matter what happens you will always be in Millions of hearts like mine. We will continue to love and Respect you RD. We are eagerly awaiting to see Rajasthan Royals perform under your captaincy.

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

Indian cricket fans have one more reason to cheer as Sachin Tendulkar has bagged the prestigious ESPN Cricinfo Test batting award for 2011 for his 146 at South Africa, 2011 January. We congragulate Sachin Tendulkar on adding another feather to his cap, but i feel that Dravid deserved this one more for his heroics against England.

Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar at Melbourne on their 20th Century partnership stand.

Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar went on to make their 20th Century partnership stand at the second day of Boxing day test at Melbourne.The first to depart was Gautham Gambhir who fell on 3runs caught behind.Virender Sehwag took the attack to the Aussies and looked in fine form untill he fell to Pattison from an inside edge which went on to hit the stumps.Then came Sachin Tendulkar with everything set for his 100th ton, He too looked in fine form and started off with a Six, but fell at the last over of play to P.Siddle.Dravid had his luck as he got an inside edge which went on to hit the stumps of the bowling of Pattison of a No-ball.After Sachin's departure Ishant Sharma came on as a Night Watchman and was not out at Stumps.

Play will start tomorrow at 214/3 with Dravid and Ishant Sharma at the crease.India can bat till tea tomorrow and declare and hope to bowl out Australia before the final day and hope to chase the lead by Aussies.We wish the team and Rahul Dravid all the very best.


Photo Courtesy: Cricinfo

India's Test match specialist's Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar will soon be leaving for Australia ahead of the tour to get adjusted to the conditions and the bounce in the Australian tracks.Meanwhile the India-West Indies ODI series would be happening at India.The first warmup match for the Indian team is all set to start on 15th December.The first test match would start from 26th december to 30th december.Ishant Sharma and Pragyan Ojha will also be leaving along with them.They are set to leave either on December 8th or on December 10th after the BCCI awards function.

Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar shares a smile.

On the third day of the just concluded 1st Test against West Indies, Sachin Tendulkar came became the first cricketer in Test History to reach 15000 runs.It was Rahul Dravid and Sachin batting on the opposite ends.Sachin after the day's play said on a interview that

I’m not sure what to say about getting to 15,000 runs (in Test cricket)... Feels nice for sure... My first thought was that Rahul (Dravid) had also been the non-striker when I’d got the 10,000th-run,

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid

Sachin made his 10000th run also with Dravid at the other end that was back in 2005 at the Eden Gardens.Meanwhile Dravid recalled what he said to Sachin on that day at Eden.

 Six years ago, Sachin had laughed when I’d said he should go for 15,000 Test runs... Today, I asked him to go for 20,000! He laughed yet again and I’d to tell him not to do so..

Anyway we wish Sachin Tendulkar all the best and also wish our RD who is nearing 13000 test runs. :)

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar came so close to his 100th century  before getting  out on an  LBW decision .

India has won the 1st test match in West Indies tour of India,Thanks to the heroics of Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman in the second innings.Sachin Tendulkar looked in form with his 76 runs and VVS Laxman played his part with a well earned classy half century.Dravid was the first to go in a beauty of a ball bowled by F Edwards which took his stumps off.

VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid

Anyways it was Dravid's heroics in the first innings that was crucial in the match.The second test match will start soon,All the Best India and RD.

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid during a test.

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

This is one record that almost went unnoticed.Rahul Sharad Dravid and Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar together has added about 6520 runs together at an average of 50.93.Surpassing Greenidge and Haynes who managed 6482 runs together in their time.Together Sachin and Dravid has 19 Century partnership stands which is also a world record.

Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar.

VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid.

Sourav Ganguly and Sachin also makes it to the list with 4173 runs at an average of about 61.36 followed again by VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid with 3902 runs at an average of 52.02.No other Indian stands in the top 10 most partnership list of Test Cricket.Proud that the fantastic four is among the world's greatest test cricket players.

Rahul Sharad Dravid

Rahul Dravid after the impressive performance in the test series against England has moved up to the top 10 of ICC Test rankings.The wall moved from 10th to 9th position when his team mate Sachin Tendulkar moved one place up from 5th to 4th.Jaques Kallis of South Africa still leads in the first position and there are four English batsmen in the top 10.Kumar Sangakkara moved to fifth place after his poor performance in the last test against Australia.

We wish RD all the best to become No 1 soon after the test series in India.

Sachin Tendulkar

There is every single chance that the little master would go on to hit his century of centuries today at the oval.At close of play yesterday the 4th day of the test match Sachin Tendulkar was notout on 35 and was looking to be in top form.Amit Mishra was at the other end making his contribution of 8runs.

Rahul Dravid yesterday said he wish Sachin all the best today.We also wish the Little master all the very best.

Alistair Cook

India had a very humiliating defeat when India lost to England by an Innings and 242 runs.When the Indian batting order failed miserably to a very strong and confident England side lead by Andrew Strauss.It was Alistair Cook's 294 that paved way for England's win.We congratulate the England side on their victory and are hoping and praying that the Indian team bounces back to form soon.

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid was all praise for his team mate with whom he has 19-Century partnerships(A world record).Dravid said he was still inspired by his team mate and good friend Sachin Tendulkar.RD commented that

Sachin Tendulkar

He's been phenomenal, has had terrific last 2-3 years and possibly done the best batting of his life.When I came he had already been around for seven years; he was my captain in West Indies (in 1997) and was a source of great motivation. That motivation has not changed,

Rahul Dravid is the highest run-getter against the West Indies with a total of 1408 runs putting behind Sachin and VVS Laxman at an average of about 67.He also hoped that some new talent could be found from this test series as this was a great opportunity for youngsters to prove themselves.He said that

Over the next year or two, young batsmen should be coming through -- like Ganguly, Laxman and I did. Sooner than later, similar young boys would come through and two or three would have similar long careers for the next 15 years. Then the team is going to be in good health,

RD also said he would love to score runs at the Sabina Park in West Indies, Because it is one of his favourite stadiums.We wish him all the best.

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid on the field

Sachin Tendulkar was all praise for his team mates Rahul Dravid,Anil Kumble,VVS Laxman, and Sourav Ganguly who is fondly called the Fabulous five by their fans.He finds Rahul Dravid's concentration and Technique excellent, While he thinks that Anil Kumble is the greatest bowler he has played with and Laxman the most wristy and Ganguly the player who figured out his game very well.

He commented on Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly as

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid

From the manner in which Rahul and Sourav had batted in their debut Test match, it was quite evident that they were there to stay.Rahul's forte was excellent technique and he loved to occupy the crease for long hours. Rahul concentrated extremely well -- I mean, still concentrates very well.

Via: TOI