5 greatest Test innings by Rahul Dravid 

Rahul Dravid played an amazing innings in the famous 2001 Test at Eden Gardens

#3. 180 vs Australia, Kolkata, 2001

This innings may be ranked no. 3 in this list but it was part of a partnership that has to be the greatest ever by two batsmen in the annals of Indian cricket history. In fact, the famous 376-run 5th wicket stand between Dravid and VVS Laxman, when India were following on and 4-down with 42 runs still required to avoid innings defeat, is perhaps one of the greatest partnerships in entire cricket's history.

It was VVS Laxman who became a legend through his majestic innings of 281 that is considered among the greatest Test innings of all time. But Dravid’s contribution should never be forgotten. His 180 also paved the way for India to go from a position of hopelessness to dictating terms.

The Wall too had to face the challenge of an Australian bowling attack which consisted of two of the greatest bowlers of all time – Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath. The support bowlers such as Michael Kasprowicz and Jason Gillespie weren’t bad either.

Too soak up the pressure and bat India out of trouble against a great bowling attack, against the greatest spinner of all time on a wearing wicket, and help his batting partner script a masterpiece was a monumental effort from Dravid.