07-03-2012, 11:11 PM
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Dravid Likely to Retire
India news: Rahul Dravid likely to retire on Friday | India Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo
Right decision it must be said. Gonna miss him though 
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07-03-2012, 11:13 PM
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Dravid likely to retire on Friday
Rahul Dravid is likely to announce his retirement on Friday. Dravid, 39, has called a press conference in Bangalore that will also be attended by N Srinivasan, the BCCI president, and is set to make the announcement then.
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When asked what the IPL means for seasoned pros like him, Dravid smiled and neatly deflected the question: it is a different world altogether, he said. "The other day I walked the ramp as part of a promotional event. When I started my career, I never imagined this would be part of a cricketer's life!" |
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07-03-2012, 11:16 PM
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Great batsman and a great bloke.
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07-03-2012, 11:20 PM
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this news has cleaned bowled me
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07-03-2012, 11:24 PM
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Great career, great batsman. Will be missed.
Probably the right time to go though. Any news about Laxman?
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07-03-2012, 11:27 PM
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Chap's a champion in every sense. If he is going I've no doubt he knows it's the right time.
Huge shoes to fill tho.
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07-03-2012, 11:35 PM
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He's done what he could, and gone the extra mile for his team- be it wicketkeeping, opening the innings, captaincy (which was more memorable and daring than that of his predecessor and successor), and the odd recall to the ODI and T20I side when he was needed.
He should not be phased out totally- he can do his bit as a coach. The team needs him in this capacity.
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07-03-2012, 11:52 PM
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I've always wondered but would other countries be looking for the likes of Dravid and Ganguly as coaches in particular fields? I find it a bit strange that very low amount (in fact has there even been any yet?) of coaches come out of the sub-continent.
Saqlain Mustaq and Mustaq Ahmed come to mind for England but other than that I can't think of much. |
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07-03-2012, 11:54 PM
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My favourite Indian batsman. Proper gent, great player. Will be missed.
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