Rahul Dravid: The Wall that stood tall in all conditions

Australia 2011 and Retirement

Dravid retired after the 2011 Australia tour

India toured Australia for a 4-match Test series, 2-match T20I series and a triangular ODI series in December 2011.

Interestingly, MS Dhoni opted out of the first tour match against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI and Dravid was chosen to lead the Indian lineup.

Dravid didn't have a great series with the bat. He scored only 194 runs at 24.25 in four Test matches. Known for his solid defence, he was surprisingly cleaned up seven times in the series.

After the conclusion of the tour, Dravid announced his retirement from international and domestic first-class cricket. He finished with 13288 Test runs and 36 hundreds at an average of 52.31.

As an opener, a solid number three, a finisher, a vice-captain, a wicket-keeper, a captain and a brilliant slip fielder, Rahul Dravid did almost everything that the team needed from him.

He was the quintessential team player.