World Commentators' Playing XI

4) Rahul Dravid, Age: 43

Laureus Academy member Rahul Dravid along with the kids having a gala time in Mumbai

At two down, we have one of the most respected, adored, loved cricketers to have ever played the game. ‘Jammy’ or ‘The Wall’ had an illustrious playing career and will forever be remembered as one of the greatest exponents of the longest format of the game. Often overshadowed by the likes of Sachin, Ganguly during his playing days, it was Dravid that India always went to when the chips were down and they needed someone to stand up and deliver.

Dravid is widely regarded as one of the ‘best brains’ in the game and is a great orator as well. His speech at the Bradman Oration in Canberra, 2011 was remarkable and he is often seen reminding youngsters about the ‘Spirit of the game’ in his speeches. He is currently India’s U19 and India A coach and is widely touted to be the next coach of the Indian cricket team. BCCI apparently want Dravid to take over and the clamour grew in the aftermath of the World T20 –

#RahulDravid is the perfect coach for team India #Thewall @BCCI never forget his strength and sacrifices.remember U19 World Cup

— Nagati Praveen Kumar (@nagatiPrawin) April 3, 2016