The Great Wall in the game of cricket.

Rahul Sharad Dravid is no longer the captain of Indian cricket team, but he definitely is a celebrity who can well be a role model. The characteristics that define his role when he was captain still exist. Substance never fades though age may slow one down.

Dravid is a cricketer who blends old world classicism with new age professionalism. He might even be considered one of the best ever by the time his career is done. He already averages around 60 at the No.3 position at which he plays more than any regular No.3 batsman in the game’s history, barring Don Bradman. He also has an average of over 60 runs overseas, more than what it is at hoe. Rather unusual for an Indian batsman! But impressive as his statistics are, they cannot represent the extent of his importance to India, the beauty of his batsman ship or the reputation he has of being a “gentleman player’.

In 2004, Dravid was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. On 7 September 2004,he was awarded the inaugural ‘player of the year’ award and ‘test player of the year’ by international cricket council(ICC).Dravid batting average of 95.46 has made him the only Indian to be in the test team of the year.

His greatest strength, according to him, is his concentration. Dravid is definitely worthy being a role model for young Indian. He has talent, intelligence, patience, concentration, and equanimity of temper. He is focused and hardworking, a perfect gentleman both o and off the field, and a good human being.