Happy 52nd Birthday to 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid: From Hockey Field to Cricket Legend

• Legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid celebrates his 52nd birthday, born on January 11, 1973, in Indore.
• Dravid initially aspired to be a hockey player, playing center-half for St. Joseph's Boys High School and the junior state team in Bengaluru.
• A coach's decision to change his hockey position led him to explore cricket, where he found his true calling.
• His cricketing journey began at a Chinnaswamy Stadium summer camp, where coach Keki Tarapore recognized his talent.
• Dravid's illustrious career includes 164 Tests (13288 runs), 344 ODIs (10889 runs), earning him nicknames like 'The Wall' and 'Mr. Dependable'.

Why It Matters: Rahul Dravid, 'The Wall', turned 52, with a remarkable journey from aspiring hockey player to cricket icon.