Former team mates Anil Kumble, Sourav Ganguly, V.V.S. Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni paid wealthy tributes to Rahul Dravid for his massive contribution to Indian cricket.
Ganguly called Dravid a "huge pillar" of Indian cricket and also a great ambassador of the gentleman's game. "He was one of the huge pillars through which Indian cricket went forward. He is one of the greatest batsmen not just in India but in world cricket," Ganguly said. “Dravid played in an age when Indian cricket went from strength to strength." Ganguly rated Dravid's 180 against Australia at the Eden Gardens, along with Laxman (281), in 2001 as his best.
Ganguly also admitted that he was lucky to have Dravid as his vice-captain when he led the Indian team for five years. "I was lucky to have you as vice-captain for five years. During my captaincy, you and John Wright did a lot of work behind the doors to build a strong Indian team. You are one of the best number three batsmen I have ever seen," said Ganguly.
* Dravid said that India's ODI World Cup last year was a "special moment" for him.
Kumble thanked Dravid for effecting his 55 dismissals. "It's been a great partnership with you Rahul. When we look back we can gladly say we will only remember the amazing memories”.
"It is a great occasion in the presence of the legends and the Indian greats of cricket to celebrate the end of the memorable career of one of the all-time greats of the game. A great friend and a colleague. "
Laxman called Dravid a selfless cricketer.
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Ganguly called Dravid a "huge pillar" of Indian cricket and also a great ambassador of the gentleman's game. "He was one of the huge pillars through which Indian cricket went forward. He is one of the greatest batsmen not just in India but in world cricket," Ganguly said. “Dravid played in an age when Indian cricket went from strength to strength." Ganguly rated Dravid's 180 against Australia at the Eden Gardens, along with Laxman (281), in 2001 as his best.
Ganguly also admitted that he was lucky to have Dravid as his vice-captain when he led the Indian team for five years. "I was lucky to have you as vice-captain for five years. During my captaincy, you and John Wright did a lot of work behind the doors to build a strong Indian team. You are one of the best number three batsmen I have ever seen," said Ganguly.
* Dravid said that India's ODI World Cup last year was a "special moment" for him.
Kumble thanked Dravid
Kumble thanked Dravid for effecting his 55 dismissals. "It's been a great partnership with you Rahul. When we look back we can gladly say we will only remember the amazing memories”.
Laxman talks about Dravid
"It is a great occasion in the presence of the legends and the Indian greats of cricket to celebrate the end of the memorable career of one of the all-time greats of the game. A great friend and a colleague. "
Laxman called Dravid a selfless cricketer.
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