Who Is Rahul Dravid? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Rahul Dravid, the legendary Indian cricketer and current celebrated coach, was born on January 11, 1973. As of 2025, he is 52 years old. Known for his calm demeanor and extraordinary batting skills, Dravid earned the nickname "The Wall" for his technique and determination on the cricket field. His illustrious career spanned over 16 years, during which he became one of cricket's greatest batsmen and later transitioned seamlessly into coaching.
For additional details about his life and career, visit Rahul Dravid's Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Coaches |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 11, 1973 |
| Age | 52 Years |
| Birth Place | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Rahul Dravid's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 160 lbs (73 kg)
- Body Stats: While specific body measurements are not typically disclosed, Dravid maintains a fit and athletic physique, reflecting his active lifestyle as a coach and former athlete.
By the end of the South African tour, Dravid had started experiencing problems with his right shoulder. Although he played the ensuing home test series against England, he pulled out of the six-match bilateral ODI series to undergo a shoulder rehabilitation program in South Africa.
He returned for Zimbabwe's tour of India but performed below par, scoring a fifty each in the Test series and the bilateral ODI series.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Rahul Dravid is known for maintaining a private life away from the limelight. He is married to Vijeta Pendharkar, whom he wed in 2003. The couple has two children, Samit and Anvay. Despite being a public figure, Dravid has been protective of his family's privacy and has rarely shared details about their day-to-day lives.
His family later moved to Bangalore, Karnataka, where he was raised. His mother tongue is Marathi. Dravid's father, Sharad Dravid, worked for a company that produces jams and preserves, giving rise to the later nickname Jammy. His mother, Pushpa, was a professor of architecture at the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering in Bangalore. Dravid has a younger brother named Vijay.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Rahul Dravid's net worth is estimated to be around $14 million. This impressive figure primarily stems from his successful cricket career, coaching contracts, and endorsements. Although specific salary figures are often undisclosed, it is reported that Dravid earns a substantial income as the head coach of the Indian cricket team and through various brand partnerships.
In their last county game of the season, Kent needed one bonus point to prevent themselves from being relegated to the Second Division. Dravid made sure they stayed put in the First Division by winning the necessary bonus point with an inning of 77 runs.
Career, Business and Investments
Dravid’s cricketing career flourished between 1996 and 2012, where he became a pivotal player in Indian cricket history. Post-retirement, he shifted gears into coaching, taking on various roles, including the head coach of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and leading the Indian national team.
In addition to his coaching career, Dravid has invested in various ventures. His interests include sports technology startups and educational initiatives aimed at childhood development through sports. His business acumen, combined with a passion for cricket, continues to drive his professional achievements.
As of January 2022, Dravid is the fourth-highest run scorer in Test cricket, after Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis. In 2004, upon scoring a century against Bangladesh in Chittagong, he became the first player to score a century in all the ten Test-playing countries (now 12).
As of October 2012, he holds the record for the most catches taken by a player (non-wicket-keeper) in Test cricket, at 210. Dravid holds a unique record of never getting out for a golden duck in the 286 Test innings that he has played during his career.
He has faced 31,258 balls, which is the largest number of balls faced by any player in test cricket. He has also spent 44,152 minutes at the crease, which is the highest time spent on the crease by any player in test cricket.
Dravid and Tendulkar hold the highest scoring partnership in Test cricket history, having scored 6,920 runs combined while batting together for India.
Social Network
Rahul Dravid maintains a presence on social media platforms, although he isn't as active as some of his contemporaries. He can be found on:
- Twitter: @rahuldravid
- Instagram: His Instagram presence is more private, focusing primarily on family and cricket-related content.
Dravid's post-World Cup campaign started poorly with only 40 runs scored in 4 games during the Aiwa Cup in August 1999.
He soon top-scored for India in two consecutive limited-overs series – the Singapore Challenge, the highlight being a hundred in the Final (despite their loss), and the DMC Cup, the highlight being a match winning effort (77 runs, 4 catches) in the series decider for which he received a man-of-the-match award.
Dravid topped the international runs chart for the 1999 cricket season across all formats, scoring 782 runs during 19 matches. By now, Dravid had started to keep wickets on an infrequent basis, with India fielding him as designated wicket-keeper in five out of 10 ODIs played in the three events.
Education
Rahul Dravid attended St. Joseph's Boys High School, followed by Christ University in Bangalore, where he earned a degree in commerce. His educational grounding, combined with his early exposure to cricket, laid the foundation for his later success in the sport. Dravid’s emphasis on education and personal development is evident in his post-retirement endeavors, as he has been a vocal advocate for the role of education in sports.
Prior to his appointment to the senior men's national team, Dravid was the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), and the head coach of the India Under-19 and India A teams. Under his tutelage, the Under-19 team finished as runners-up at the 2016 U-19 Cricket World Cup and won the 2018 U-19 Cricket World Cup.
Under his coaching, Indian cricket team finished as runners-up at the 2023 Cricket World Cup and 2023 ICC World Test Championship final and were semifinalist at the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
