Indian cricket team head coach and former legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid was known for his strong defence against the mighty speedsters. Rahul was a nightmare for the bowlers. He had the complete game without any weakness and was popularly known as ‘The Wall’. However, he is currently guiding Indian cricket in all formats.
Meanwhile, United Kingdon Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is of Indian origin because of his forefathers, has said that Dravid is one of his favourite cricketers as he loves his technique and attitude. Interestingly, Sunak had been spotted playing cricket multiple times, he also wanted to become a cricketer as well.
“Rahul Dravid is one of my favourite players really. I loved his technique. His attitude, personality,” he said.
It was good to see Sachin Tendulkar bat: Rishi Sunak
Sunak also recalled a moment when he came to India in 2008 to attend the wedding of one of his friends. Sunak said that when he was in India, the tragic 26/11 terrorist attack also took place after which England’s cricket team went back home because of the situation, however, they decided to come back and played a Test match in Chennai. Sunak said that he attended that match and the former legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was in great touch in that match but England lost the match, however, he expressed how good it was to see Tendulkar bat. Sunak also talked about what if he was as passionate as Indian fans.
“I was in India in 2008 when the terrorist attack happened. England’s cricket team had gone away. I had gone to a friend’s wedding. But England decided to come back and play a Test in Chennai. I was there. Tendulkar scored massively in that run chase, sadly we lost and India won. It was good to see him bat,” the PM said.
“I can express it less in this job. Before I had this job, I would do that. I am a passionate sports fan. When England got the first wicket here (at Lord’s), I was standing up and realising ‘gosh’… and sat down,” he replied.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Felling bad for aashish Nehra 😥
— Livingston (@LIVINGSTONE230) July 2, 2023
Of course. He has a special connections with Bengaluru!
— Amey (@itzamey19) July 2, 2023
So good to see Rahul Dravid getting appreciation from a fellow teammate ❤
— Dhaval Patel (@CricCrazy0) July 2, 2023
That's a good choice by good person
— Shivam Maurya (@ShivamM46921666) July 2, 2023
Fun fact:**Us president is really look like rahul dravid
— kanhaiya sharma (@KANHAIY34640031) July 2, 2023
because they book looks similar?
— 𝙎𝙐𝘿𝙃𝙄𝙍♨️ (@oye_sudhir) July 2, 2023
He is got a good taste
— Kartikeya (@mrkartikeya_) July 2, 2023
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— Bhoo (@thepipebombshow) July 2, 2023
