Dravid said sportspersons should be given enough time to regain peak fitness before they are asked to compete in top events.
19 years ago on this very date, India had sealed the victory in Kolkata where Laxman had scored 281 runs and Dravid added 180 runs on the board as the hosts won by 171 runs in Kolkata despite incuring a follow-on.
Samson said that it felt like a "dream come true" when Dravid first asked him if he wanted to join the squad.
Before that innings, Dravid was going through a rough patch with strings of low scores 6, 33 and 0 in the first two match of the series.
During the course of his career, Gambhir played under Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
Sourav Ganguly was reminded the great time of his life where he enjoyed playing alongside stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman
Former England cricketer Graeme Swann had the highest praise for Rahul Dravid, saying that he made him feel like an '11-year-old spinner'.
Swann recalled how he once got Dravid out and it became a momentous occasion for him.
19 years after an incredible Test victory over Australia in Kolkata, a video of the Indian camp celebrating the win went viral on Monday.
Dale Steyn named five best batters he played against in his illustrious career.
With coronavirus pressing the pause button on world sports with major events getting suspended or cancelled, we bring to you the list of India's top-six greatest Test match wins in modern era, with the matches arranged chronologically.
DD Sports will broadcast the highlights of India's cricket matches from 2000-2005 from April 7.
India's limited-overs batsman Shreyas Iyer revealed his conversation with Rahul Dravid after he hit a six on the last over of a four-day match.
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid added 376 runs, batting a whole day in Kolkata to take the game away from Australia.
Amid the rise in coronavirus concerns over the last few weeks across the world, a Twitter threat explained how following Dravid's footsteps could help in beating the pandemic.
Jaffer believes two of India's legendary Test players - VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid - have both not got their dues amid the rise in importance given to the T20 format.
March 15, 2020 marks the 19th anniversary of India's historic win over Australia at the Eden Gardens as the hosts surprised the world by beating the Aussies by 171 runs after being asked to follow on.
Ishant Sharma breaking down after the first Test against New Zealand has once again raised eyebrows on the process followed at the NCA when it comes to injury management and rehabilitation.
Samit, who just a few months ago scored two double centuries, scored 166 off 131 deliveries laced with 24 boundaries. He followed it up with four wickets for 35 runs as his team beat Vidyashilp Academy by a massive margin.
Samit Dravid slammed 33 boundaries in his destructive knock of 204 off 146 balls.
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