Rahul Dravid, known for his rock-solid batting and nicknamed ‘The Wall,’ was a master of technique and mental strength. In a recent podcast, Dravid discussed his cricketing influences and batting style, providing interesting observations about cricketing icons like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli. Dravid revealed that Gavaskar was his first cricketing hero, and he admired his balance. While Dravid, being taller, developed his own approach, he always valued Gavaskar’s stability. Dravid explained that shorter batsmen like Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, and Sir Don Bradman are often naturally balanced because of their lower center of gravity. Dravid jokingly referred to Virat Kohli as ‘short-ish.’ Dravid’s insights highlight the key elements of exceptional batting: a balanced stance, excellent technique, and unwavering mental focus, all of which were integral to his own successful career.
