One of the greatest captains in the history of Australian cricket, Steve Waugh, said that Dravid’s extraordinary career is evidence that good guys don’t always lose – a statement which holds to this day. Rahul Dravid – more affectionately known as The Wall – who has had an immeasurable impact on the game of cricket. Let’s look at four records held by Dravid that might not get broken.
4. Maximum number of catches by a fielder (excluding wicket-keeper)
Rahul Dravid is renowned as a batsman who plays with tremendous fortitude, but what stands out, even more, is his incredible fielding capabilities. He is the record holder for catches taken at slips in Test cricket, with an impressive 210 catches to his name. This is the highest number of catches taken by a fielder in the history of Test cricket.
3. Most number of deliveries faced in Test cricket
Rahul Dravid has the remarkable feat of being the only batsman ever to face over 30,000 deliveries in Test cricket. This is a testament to his enduring tendency to dig in and face whatever the bowlers were throwing at him. His record of 31258 deliveries faced is a milestone that competition in the current cricket landscape, which is undergoing so many changes, may be hard-pressed to break.
2. Maximum time spent at the crease in Test cricket
Rahul Dravid is the holder of the highest amount of time ever spent on the crease by a batsman in Test cricket, clocking an impressive 44152 minutes. His unwavering dedication and persistence when playing Tests have developed him into an outstanding player whose record has yet to be surpassed.
1. Highest number of 100-run partnerships
Dravid was an exemplary partnership builder in Test cricket. He and Sachin Tendulkar hold the highest number of century-run partnerships among any two batsmen in Test cricket – with an astounding 52 in total and 20 solely between them. Such is a testament to Dravid’s skill in batting partnerships.
