On January 11, 2024, the cricketing fraternity came together to celebrate the 51st birthday of one of India’s cricketing legends and the current head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid.
It is worth mentioning that Dravid is fondly known as the ‘Wall of Indian Cricket’ and has left an indelible mark on the sport, both as a player and a mentor. The veteran wicketkeeper batter has been part of India’s many historic triumphs and has stood tall in adversities to save the team on many occasions during his career.
Rahul Dravid’s storied legacy
Dravid’s journey in international cricket spans 509 matches, where he amassed an astounding 24,208 runs across formats, leaving an indomitable legacy. His illustrious career, marked by resilience and consistency, earned him a well-deserved place in the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame. Beyond his on-field exploits, Dravid’s commitment to nurturing young talents became evident post his retirement, as he seamlessly transitioned into the role of a coach for India’s U-19 team.
As the current head coach of the Indian cricket team, Dravid now continues to contribute significantly to the development of the next generation of cricketers. His dedication to the sport extends beyond personal accomplishments, and he stands as a symbol of inspiration for aspiring players across the country.
Birthday wishes from cricketing fraternity
On the occasion of Dravid’s 51st birthday, the cricketing world united to extend warm wishes to the revered icon. Social media platforms were flooded with messages from fans, players, and cricketing legends alike, expressing gratitude for the immense contributions Dravid has made to the sport.
Eminent personalities from the cricketing fraternity, including Harbhajan Singh and Dinesh Karthik, took to various platforms to wish the legendary cricketer a year filled with joy and success. Their heartfelt messages reflected the admiration and respect Dravid commands within the cricketing community.
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Sachin Tendulkar’s special tribute
Among the multitude of birthday wishes, one message that resonated deeply with fans came from none other than Sachin Tendulkar, Dravid’s longtime teammate and friend. The master blaster, expressing his affection for Dravid, took to Twitter to extend warm wishes to the ‘Wall of Indian Cricket.’ Tendulkar’s heartfelt tribute encapsulated the camaraderie and mutual respect shared by these two cricketing giants.
Here’s how Twitter wished Rahul Dravid on his birthday:
Happy birthday to my teammate and friend, Rahul Dravid. Wishing you the best of health and happiness. May this year bring lots of joy and success. pic.twitter.com/KNAdvYegSs
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 11, 2024
Even 51 years back, when Rahul Dravid came in, it was 11/1.
Happy Birthday #RahulDravid— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) January 11, 2024
Deewaro ke bhi k̶a̶a̶n̶ naam hote hai. 👑
Happy birthday, legend 💗 pic.twitter.com/5cVAThF45P
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 10, 2024
509 intl. matches 👏
24,208 intl. runs 👌
4⃣8⃣ intl. hundreds 💯Here’s wishing Rahul Dravid – Former #TeamIndia Captain and present Head Coach of India (Men’s team) – a very Happy Birthday 🎂👏 pic.twitter.com/6yuh9aL5my
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2024
Happy Birthday to the cricketing maestro, Rahul Dravid! A stalwart of the game, your journey has been a testament to skill, patience, and unwavering commitment. Your selflessness, humility, and dedication have left an indelible mark, not just on the field, but as a role model… pic.twitter.com/ekKfYzOQ13
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 11, 2024
I won’t be surprised if searching synoyms for solidity, reliability or perfection shows pictures of Rahul Dravid.
Happy birthday Coach! pic.twitter.com/BLrCzUCuLE— DK (@DineshKarthik) January 11, 2024
ಹುಟ್ಟು ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು! 🎂❤️
Captain. Legend. Coach. 🫡🇮🇳
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Indian Cricket’s finest, RCB’s first leader, and current #TeamIndia head coach, Rahul Dravid! 🥳🎉#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/hxFHEiAFGJ
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 11, 2024
Indian fans since 1996: 𝙃𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙖𝙨 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙞! 🧱
Birthday wishes to the think tank of #TeamIndia, Rahul Dravid! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/jQubKiEDXB
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) January 11, 2024
🎂🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THE WALL! Here’s wishing Rahul Dravid all the very best on his 51st birthday.
🫡 A batsman par excellence, a team player, a captain, and a great coach – your legacy is unmatched, Gaffer. ❤️
📷 Getty • #RahulDravid #HappyBirthday #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/NoDQ8s97Zz
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) January 11, 2024
Rahul Dravid is the only man who has spent a month of his life batting in Test cricket. He stayed on the crease for 44152 minutes which is equal to 30 days. Happy Birthday to the legend of our game.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 11, 2024
Wishing legendary Rahul Dravid a very happy birthday 🎂 #cricket #india #RahulDravid #HappyBirthday #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/hgof6zCV0s
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 11, 2024
Happy birthday Rahul Dravid, the hero that 🇮🇳 loves!
Batter 👉🏼 Wicket-keeper 👉🏼 Captain 👉🏼 U-19 head coach 👉🏼 NCA Head 👉🏼 Men’s Senior Team Head Coach#AavaDe | #HappyBirthday
[📸 Shubman Gill] pic.twitter.com/1XUkKEwAp8— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) January 11, 2024
Meticulous, modest, dependable… the words that define him are endless, just like his innings 🔥
Happy Birthday to 🇮🇳’s greatest wall, Rahul Dravid 💙 pic.twitter.com/P0QQWpfujK
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) January 11, 2024