Rahul Dravid was one of the greatest batsmen ever to play the game. He was one of those very few batters to have delivered the goods with the bat in the 50-over format and the Test format.
It is worth mentioning that he is also one of the rare breeds of cricketers to have scored more than 10,000 runs in Tests and ODIs. Popularly known as “The Wall of Indian cricket”, Rahul Dravid is operating as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team.
Rahul Dravid represented the Indian cricket team in 164 Tests, 344 ODIs and 1 T20I. He scored 13288 runs at an average of 52.3 including 5 double centuries, 36 centuries and 63 half-centuries, registering his personal best score of 270.
On the other end of the spectrum, Rahul Dravid has scored 10889 runs in the 50-over format at an average of 39.2. Notably, he slammed 12 centuries and 83 half-centuries, registering his personal best score of 153. Now, in this article, let’s take a look at the two world records of Rahul Dravid which might never be broken.
1. Most catches in a Test career
Rahul Dravid was an exceptional batsman during the playing days of his cricketing career at Indian cricket. Apart from his batting credentials, he was a world-class fielder in international cricket.
Rahul Dravid holds the world record of taking the most catches in a Test career. The former Indian cricketer who was sharp and decisive on the field has taken a record 210 catches to his name.
2. Most successive innings without a duck
Rahul Dravid was someone who approached the game with grit, determination, patience and perseverance. As a result, he was able to relish the true taste of success as a batsman in his career.
Notably, he holds the world record for most consecutive innings in international cricket without a duck. He has played the most successive innings without a duck in international cricket. He played 173 innings across four years (i.e. 2000 to 2004) without getting out on zero.
