Top 10 overseas Test knocks by Indian captains in the history of the game

#8 Rahul Dravid – 103 vs Pakistan (Faisalabad - 2006)

Rahul Dravid is undoubtedly one of the best Test cricketers India has ever produced. However, his prowess as captain was understated. And he took his batting a notch higher when he was captain (averaging more than 60 as captain). Also, he was one of India’s most reliable batsmen overseas and he proved that time and again.

In India’s tour to Pakistan in early 2006, he was the start with the bat. After his unbeaten 128 in the first Test, he was at it once again in the second Test in Faisalabad. After Pakistan had racked up 588 in the first innings, the pressure was on India to put up a fighting total. Dravid opening the batting set the tone with a brilliant 103. It was a typical Dravid innings where he defended well, waited for the bad balls and then didn’t miss out on scoring opportunities.

His 23rd Test ton set the tone and India on the back of MS Dhoni’s brutal 148 posted 603 and the game ended in a draw.