I am delighted to read the news of Rahul Dravid scoring an unbeaten century in the 1st day of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka today, while crossing the landmark of 11000 runs in test cricket and joining the elite club - as 5th member - consisting of Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Alan border and Ricky Ponting.
Known as 'the wall' during prime phase of his career due to his ability to bat for long period Dravid holds several world records, including the honor of being the only batsman in the history of Test Cricket with a century against all test 10 test playing nations.
"Dravid's golden phase began, arguably, in Kolkata 2001, with a supporting act, when he made 180 to supplement VVS Laxman's classic effort of 281 against Australia. But from then on, Dravid became India's most valuable player, saving them Tests at Port Elizabeth, Georgetown and Trent Bridge, winning them Tests at Headlingley, Adelaide, Kandy and Rawalpindi. At one point during this run, he carved up four centuries in successive innings, and hit four double-centuries in the space of 15 Tests, including in historic away-wins at Adelaide and Rawalpindi." Reports Cricinfo.
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