A sound technique and solid foundation will help budding cricketers go a long way says http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229 – Cricket News Update
The prolific Indian batsman and the former skipper, Rahul Dravid has said that a “solid foundation” is the key to success for a batsman in all the three formats of the game.
The 38-year-old top order batsman from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 in the last ODI of the five-match series at Cardiff today.
It will be the end of a journey that has spanned over 15 years. Since debuting in One Day International cricket in April 1996, Dravid has been rated as one of the most technical players the sport has ever seen. After spending more than 15 years in
International cricket, his approach towards batting has not changed much, rather he has improved with each passing day and is today referred to as the mainstay of the Indian middle order.
He knows how to build an innings, and how to win matches for his side in tough situations. He is called 'the wall' for his impeccable defense, and his scalp is one of the most prized for any bowler.
Replying to a query, Dravid, the Mr. Dependable of India, said that a solid start always helps players to go a long way.
"A solid foundation is the key to success in any format of the game,” said the veteran while talking to the NDTV on the eve of his swansong. “Look at greats like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221 is an IPL star who has done well in Tests.
A sound technique will help budding cricketers go a long way," he added further.
The 38-year-old prolific middle-order batsman urged the young Indian players to get their foundation right. He declined the common perspective that age matters when it comes to picking up a squad, saying, "The best team should always play for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750
irrespective of the age."
The veteran batsman, who played 343 One Day Internationals for India, compiling over 10,000 runs, will remain a role model for the young Indian batsmen, showing them how to build an innings of substance, specially when the chips are down.
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