Rahul Dravid’s Versatility and Adaptability in Tests

• Former India cricketer known for his versatility and adaptability.

• Maintains position as the most senior specialist batter in a young Test line-up.

• Has been moved up and down the Test batting order since the tour of South Africa in 2023-24.

• Has a well-defined role in the five-day game as the all-weather opener.

• Approach to opening in Tests changes depending on conditions.

• Key traits include defensive play and nonchalance.

• Despite cricket’s reputation as a ‘batsman’s game, he doesn’t get flustered if kept scoreless for long periods.

• Batting on flat decks is challenging.

• Eight of his ten Test centuries have come outside the subcontinent, seven as an opener.

• Mental and physical preparation for cricket includes mental discipline, improving reaction time, and forming alliances with batters.

• Committed to the sport, always looking for ways to improve and contribute to the team.

• Consistently starts a series superbly before tapering off midway through, indicating dissatisfaction with ‘English conditions’