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IND vs ENG first Test: Joe Root two catches away from Rahul Dravid’s record
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IND vs ENG first Test: Joe Root two catches away from Rahul Dravid’s record

England’s Joe Root is seen during a practice session ahead of the first Test | Photo Credit: Getty Images India will begin its Test series against England by playing the first Test on Friday (June 20, 2025). But an Indian legend’s fielding record in Tests could be toppled by an Englishman during the series. England’s Joe Root is now just two catches away from dislodging former Indian captain Rahul Dravid for the most catches in Tests by a fielder. Dravid currently leads the charts with 210 catches in 164 Tests, averaging 0.697 catches per innings. Joe Root is close behind him with 208 catches in 153 Tests at 0.714 catches per innings. Root is followed by Mahela Jayawardene (205), Steve Smith (200),...
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India vs England Leeds Test record: When Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly centuries stunned Headingley in 2002
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India vs England Leeds Test record: When Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly centuries stunned Headingley in 2002

India vs England 2025: Shubman Gill’s India are slated to take on Ben Stokes’ England in their first Test of the new World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, starting Friday, at the famous Headingley Grounds in Leeds. The hallowed venue, one of the oldest in the UK, has witnessed several iconic Test matches in recent years, including Stokes’ epic fourth-innings hundred in the 2019 Ashes to hand England a one-wicket victory. Interestingly, India and England have not featured in consistent Tests at the ground across the last five editions of the series between 2007 and 2021. During their last visit to the venue during the 2021-22 tour, India were humbled as the Joe Root-led side dismissed them out for 78 in the first innings, their lowest team score in England, before inflicting an innings def...
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 100: Pumped up Rahul Dravid jumps out of wheelchair as 14-year-old scores century in 35 balls
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 100: Pumped up Rahul Dravid jumps out of wheelchair as 14-year-old scores century in 35 balls

Rahul Dravid has always been one of the most measured cricketers around, even during his playing days. But the elder stateman, who is the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League, could not help himself and jumped out of his wheelchair as the 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a century in 35 balls on the way to helping RR chase down Gujarat Titans’ target of 210 runs on Monday. In fact, a video from the IPL broadcaster showed Dravid initially stumbling as he got off his wheelchair. After composing himself, Dravid celebrated with gusto that is uncharacteristic. Dravid has been wheelchair bound — or has used crutches — for the entirety of the IPL 2025 season after injuring his leg while playing backyard cricket in Bengaluru. During IPL games, he has tu...
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Virat Kohli discusses retirement, recalls conversation with Rahul Dravid on ‘finding the right time’
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Virat Kohli discusses retirement, recalls conversation with Rahul Dravid on ‘finding the right time’

India’s superstar batter Virat Kohli on Saturday gave a sneak peek into his future plans and retirement talk as he candidly admitted that another tour to Australia might not be left in the tank for the 36-year-old. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series did not end on a high for Kohli as India conceded the series and his own form progressively worsened on tour. Despite scoring a century in the opening Test, Kohli finished with only 190 runs at sub-24 average. Recalling his recent struggles in Australia during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, Kohli said: “I might not have another Australia tour in me, so I am at peace with whatever happened in the past.” Story continues below this ad Kohli immediately clarified his statement and added ...
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Dravid turns up for league, has a stint with son Anvay
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Dravid turns up for league, has a stint with son Anvay

A file image of Rahul Dravid | Photo Credit: The Hindu It was a day to remember for the players and officials who lined up for a KSCA Group I, Division III league match at the SLS Kreedangana grounds in Bengaluru on Saturday (February 22, 2025). On the field, turning up for Vijaya Cricket Club (Malur) was none other than former India captain Rahul Dravid. The stalwart used the opportunity to play alongside his son, Anvay Dravid. The father-son duo even had a brief 17-run partnership for the fifth wicket, against Young Lions Club. Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay made a 60-ball 58, while 52-year-old Rahul made an eight-ball 10 in the 50-over encounter. Vijaya CC (Malur), led by S. Ashwin Ram, won by 24 runs...
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