5 greatest players from Karnataka 

#1. Rahul Dravid

Dravid: Classy, composed and determined

With 24,177 international runs, Rahul Dravid is India's most successful batsman after Sachin Tendulkar. But more than his stats, Dravid is remembered for his impeccable discipline, selfless attitude and humble nature that made him the rarest of rare cricketers, who is not only respected by his team-mates but is also regarded highly by his opponents.

Dravid rose to prominence courtesy of his steel like defence and temperament that enabled him to amass a mountain of runs. After gaining a stronghold in Tests, to everybody's surprise, he adapted his game to the suit the demands of ODI's and became a reliable middle order batsman.

He was a prolific run-getter across the world during the first decade of the 21st century and was the chief architect of India's several famous wins. He stood tall with VVS Laxman at Kolkata in 2001 to script one the most dramatic Test wins ever and also produced a match-winning 233 at Adelaide in 2003 to script India's memorable win in Australia.

He was the captain of the Indian team which won Test series in England after 21 years and in West Indies after 35 years. Also, he contributed heavily (270 in Rawalpindi) in India’s first Test series win in Pakistan in 2004.

The right-hand batsman was a trusted slip fielder as well and is the first player to complete 200 catches in Tests.

Dravid’s legacy is seen in his staggering numbers (average of 52.31 in 164 Tests and 36 centuries) and also in his down to earth attitude. He was ICC player of the year in 2004. Hence he is held as one of the legends in cricket.