Brad Hogg praises Rahul Dravid – Cricket News Update
Rajasthan Royals' spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229, describing him as the perfect role model for the young Indian cricketers.
Dravid took over the captaincy following the retirement of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shane-Keith-Warne-c89672, who led the side in the first four seasons. The departure of the leg-spinner was considered as a huge blow for the franchise, which somewhat lacks the star power possessed by some of the other outfits in the competition.
Warne had been a vocal character, and was always keen to share the limelight. His fiery approach had already seen http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 claim success, after they won the inaugural competition. However, the next three seasons saw the team underperforming under Warney, who was still considered indispensable.
The fifth edition has seen the Royals starting on a sparkling note, winning their opening two encounters against Kings XI http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833 and Kolkata Knight Riders. The win has been attributed to Dravid’s pragmatic approach, which is totally different from Warne’s aggressive stance.
Hogg, who came out of International retirement to take part in the inaugural Big Bash T20 in his home country before joining Royals, praised Dravid despite considering his style of captaincy as totally opposite to that of his former national teammate.
"Different personalities are going to captain the team differently. Shane takes a lot of risks and out in the middle he is prepared to make quick changes and sometimes that can be a bit detrimental to the team. Whereas Dravid is a bit more conservative," Hogg said.
The Aussie spinner also added that Dravid brings an Indian culture to the side and remains a perfect role model for the younger lot.
“http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rahul-c83321 being an Indian he provides a bit more to the Indian culture that the players are bought up with. He is a perfect role model to young Indian cricketers,” added Hogg.
After winning the opening two home games, Royals have a tough trip to Mumbai where they will take on the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians in the only game of the IPL today. Hogg will be hoping to get a place in the team after being benched from the opening two encounters.
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