5 speeches in cricket which were more than just words

Rahul Dravid’s speech during his felicitation

Rahul Dravid was felicitated by the BCCI after the announcement of his retirement

An evening in Mumbai that was filled with emotions – VVS Laxman had watery eyes and Rahul Dravid almost broke down in tears while Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, and Anil Kumble gave a speech to address one of the greatest flagbearers of the Indian Cricket Team.

The occasion was the felicitation of Rahul Dravid by the BCCI after the announcement of his retirement.

The Wall of Indian Cricket, who walked in with his family, listened to every speaker and thanked each of them along with the rest of the cricket fraternity.

Before he said bid adieu for one last time, Dravid said, “I may not be playing for India anymore but to the present Indian team what I would like to say is: guys, I will watch with great interest what I think is an extremely exciting and really talented group of young cricketers. I hope Indian cricket will always be a strong force, both on the field and off the field. And I have no doubt that I would take great pleasure, with a cup of tea and a biscuit in my hand, in watching you guys achieve great things."

He signed off with tears in his eyes.