Rahul Dravid Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full name: Rahul Sharad Dravid [1] India Today

Names Earned: Jammy [2] The Economic Times , The Wall [3] CNN-News18 , Mr. Dependable [4] Indian Express Limited

Profession: Cricketer (Batter)

Date of Birth: 11 January 1973 (Thursday)

Age (as of 2025): 52 Years

Birthplace: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Marriage Date: 4 May 2003

Age: 52 Years

Check Out Other Celebrities Biography

EDUCATION

School: St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

College/University: • St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, • St Joseph’s College of Business Administration, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Educational Qualification: Degree in Commerce [43] citation

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 5′ 11″ (180 cm)

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Hair Colour: Natural Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Affairs/Girlfriends: Vijeta Pendharkar

Wife/Spouse: Vijeta Pendharkar

Children: Sons – Samit Dravid and Anvay Dravid

Parents: Father – Sharad Dravid (worked in a Kissan Factory) Mother – Pushpa Dravid (Professor of architecture at the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore)

Siblings: Brother – Vijay Dravid

Sportsperson: Roger Federer

Wife: Vijeta Pendharkar

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

International Debut: Test – On 20 June 1996 against England at Lord’s ODI – 3 April 1996 against Sri Lanka at Singapore

Awards, Honours, Achievements: • Arjuna Award by the Government of India in 1998 • CEAT International Cricketer of the World Cup in 1999 • Wisden Cricketer of the year in 2000 • Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2004 • ICC Award for the Test player of the year in 2004 • ICC Cricketer of The Year in 2004 • MTV Youth of the Year in 2004 • Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in 2004 • Sexiest Sportsperson in the year 2004 • Captain of the ICC’s Test team in 2006 • NDTV Indian of the Year’s Lifetime Achievement Award with Dev Anand in 2011 • Don Bradman Award with Glenn Mcgrath in 2012 • Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2013 • Wisden India’s Highest-Impact Test Batter in 2015 • Inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame in 2018

MONEY FACTOR

Cars Collection: Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Salary (approx.): Rs. 10 Crore per annum as an Indian coach [46] The Times of India

Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 172 Crore ($23 Million) (as in 2021) [47] Crictracker.com

OTHER INFORMATION

Jersey Number: #5 #19

Domestic/State Team: • Karnataka • Kent • Canterbury • Marylebone Cricket Club • Royal Challengers Bangalore • Rajasthan Royals

Coach/Mentor: Keki Tarapore and Gundappa Viswanath

Favourite Shot: Square Cut

Records (main ones): • Most time spent at a crease in international cricket (735 hours and 52 minutes) [5] India Today • Most balls faced in Test cricket (31258 balls) [6] The Statesman • Most nineties in Test cricket (10) [7] 100 MB • Most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket (210 catches) [8] Scroll.in • Most consecutive innings without a duck in international cricket (173) [9] Crictracker.com • Most consecutive ODI innings without a duck (120) [10] 100 MB • First Indian captain to win a Test match on South African soil in 2006 [11] Circle of Cricket • Only Indian batter to score four consecutive hundreds in Test cricket [12] Circle of Cricket • Most number of hundred runs partnerships in Test cricket (88) [13] Circle of Cricket • The second most runs by a batter away from home in Test cricket after Sachin Tendulkar (8705) [14] Circle of Cricket • Longest time spent at a crease by a Test cricketer (736 hours) [15] CNN-News18 • The first batter to score 10000 runs in Test cricket while batting at number three [16] CNN-News18 • The highest number of partnership runs (32039 runs) [17] CNN_News18 • Only Indian cricketer to score hundred in four back-to-back innings [18] CNN_News18 • Most runs in Tests which India won [19] RapidLeaks • Highest batting average by an Indian in a series across all formats (432.00) • The first man to score centuries in all Test-playing nations [20] RapidLeaks • Most match-winning partnerships in Test cricket [21] RapidLeaks • Oldest player for India to debut in T20Is (38 years and 232 days old) [22] Timesofsports.com • Only Indian to score two back-to-back centuries at the World Cup [23] Mid-Day • Most number of hundred-run partnerships in international cricket [24] Timesofsports.com • First Indian to score five double centuries in Tests [25] Zee News • Fastest fifty by an Indian wicketkeeper against New Zealand in 2003 [26] Crictracker.com • The only batter to have 10 or more century stands with four other batters in international cricket [27] Bleacher Report • Most dot balls faced by a batter in Test cricket [28] Sportsamaze.com • Only Indian captain to win a test match in all six countries [29] Stumpsandbails.com • One of the two batters in Test cricket to score 7500 plus runs in away matches along with Sachin Tendulkar [30] Outlook India • One of the two batters who have scored 21 or more hundreds in away Test matches [31] Outlook India • The only fielder in Test cricket to take 50 plus catches of two bowlers [32] Outlook India • Second most appearances in a partnership with a single batter (143 matches) after Desmond Haynes and Gordon Greenidge [33] Outlook India • Most half-century stands between two batters in Test cricket [34] Outlook India • Most fifty-plus runs partnerships in Test cricket [35] Outlook India • First cricketer to play his 100th Test while batting at number three on home ground [36] Outlook India • The most partnership runs for the third wicket in test cricket [37] Outlook India • The only batter to forge two partnerships of 300-plus runs in ODI cricket [38] Outlook India • Only pair in Test cricket to have put on 300 plus runs along with Sachin Tendulkar for the same wicket and against the same opposition on two occasions – once at home and another on away soil [39] Outlook India • Most occasions of bowled dismissals in Test cricket (54) [40] Outlook India • Second batter to score most fours in Test cricket (1654) [41] Chaseyoursport.com • Second fastest to 9000 runs in Test cricket [42] Sportscrunch.in

Address: Indira Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Hobbies: Reading books, listening to music, and spending time with his friends and family.

Cricketer: Gundappa Viswanath, Michael Holding, Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket Ground: Eden Gardens (Kolkata) and Lord’s Cricket Ground

Food: Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal and Rice, Mango Milkshake

Actor: Tom Cruise , Aamir Khan

Actress: Demi Moore and Michelle Pfeiffer

Film: Hollywood – Braveheart and Ghost

Singer: Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen

Colour: Blue

Book(s): ‘Tough times never last, tough people do’ by Robert Schuller and Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Sports: Hockey, Football, and Badminton

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Rahul Dravid, often affectionately known by his monikers “Jammy” and “The Wall,” embarked on his cricketing journey at the tender age of 12, demonstrating his prodigious talent by scoring a century for his school team. Born into a Marathi family in Karnataka, Dravid’s early life was steeped in the rich cultural heritage of his roots, with Marathi as his mother tongue. His father worked in a jam factory, which not only nurtured his passion for cricket but also gave rise to his playful nickname, “Jammy.” Over the years, Dravid’s stoic demeanor and steadfast approach earned him the title “The Wall,” popularized through a Reebok advertisement that hailed his remarkable batting techniques and resilience.

As a young aspiring cricketer, Dravid developed a reputation for his meticulous approach to the game, often describing winning the Cottonian Shield inter-school cricket tournament as the pinnacle of his school life. His domestic career began in earnest when he made his Ranji Trophy debut in February 1991. His talent did not go unnoticed; Gundappa Viswanath, the then-chairman of selectors, recognized his potential after witnessing an extraordinary innings during the Cooch Behar Trophy semi-finals. Dravid quickly proved his mettle by scoring 82 runs in his debut match and following it up with a century against Bengal at the historic Eden Gardens. By 1995, he was captain of the Karnataka team, leading them to victory in the Ranji Trophy and setting the stage for his international career as fans eagerly anticipated his entry into the Indian team.

Dravid’s international debut came after the 1996 Cricket World Cup, marking a significant milestone as he played his first One Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka. Although his initial performance in ODIs was modest, he made an impactful Test debut at Lord’s against England shortly thereafter, scoring 95 runs in a vital partnership with Sourav Ganguly. His prowess shone brightly during the 1999 Cricket World Cup, where he emerged as the highest run-scorer for India, amassing an impressive 461 runs across eight matches. This performance solidified his reputation as a premier batsman, particularly highlighted by a record partnership of 331 runs with Sachin Tendulkar, the highest in ODI cricket at the time.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dravid continued to etch his name in cricketing history with memorable performances, including two double centuries and a remarkable partnership with VVS Laxman during the 2001 Test against Australia, where they orchestrated an epic comeback after being forced to follow on. His leadership qualities were also evident when he captained India during a historic series victory in Pakistan, recording his highest Test score of 270 runs. Despite highs and lows, including being knocked out in the 2007 World Cup and experiencing a challenging 2011 England tour, Dravid maintained his reputation as a player of exceptional skill and integrity. Retiring from international cricket in 2012, he reflected on his career with humility, emphasizing his commitment to the spirit of the game and his team’s success.

Post-retirement, Dravid transitioned into coaching, initially with the India Under-19 and ‘A’ teams, before taking on the crucial role as the head of the National Cricket Academy. His coaching journey culminated in November 2021 when he was appointed as the head coach for the senior Indian men’s cricket team. Renowned for his selflessness and humility, Dravid continues to inspire the next generation of cricketers, exemplified by his thoughtful interactions, even with players from rival nations. His legacy includes not only his remarkable achievements on the field but also his unwavering dedication to nurturing talent in Indian cricket, making him a revered figure both in the sport and beyond.

—

Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.