7 Times Rahul Dravid Did Not Hog The Limelight But Quietly Played The Supporting Role To Ensure Victory For India

Rahul Dravid has always been the silent warrior for the Men in Blue. He has been happy to play second fiddle to the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly and not be in the spotlight.

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There are some knocks which have been pushed to the background simply because someone else stole the show. However there is no doubt that if he did not play the supporting role or was not there to finish the job, thinks could have gotten out of hand.

So let's recall some knocks which stand out. Here we go:

1. 116 vs Sri Lanka in 1999

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Ganguly stole the show with an unbeaten 130, but Dravid's support helped India post 287 and they went on to win the match.

2. 104* vs Kenya in 1999

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Even as Sachin smashed 140 not out in a must-win game, The Wall held up his end and peeled off a hundred

3. 145 vs Sri Lanka in 1999

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Overshadowed by Ganguly's 183, this knock almost went into oblivion but it formed one half of a lethal partnership for the Men in Blue.

4. 153 vs New Zealand in 1999

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Sachin's 186 took centrestage but it was Dravid who provided stability at the other end.

5. 180 vs Australia in 2001

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VVS Laxman's 281 obliterated Australia. Their 376-run stand for the 5th wicket turned the tables on the then world champions.

6. 44* vs Pakistan in 2003

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After Sachin's marathon 98, Dravid and Yuvraj (50*) guided India home without any further jitters.

7. 50* vs New Zealand in 2003

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Sachin and Sehwag had blasted hundreds at the top and The Wall's finishing touches ensured the total went over 350 resulting eventually in a comprehensive win.