India vs SA LIVE – Rahul Dravid’s Birthday Celebrations: After not too good a Day 1 display in the Capetown test, Indian team still had a smile on their faces. Team celebrated birthday of head coach and Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid after Day 1 play ended – Check out: Follow India Tour of South Africa LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
Dravid turned 49 on Day 1 of the third Test.
On the special occasion, he cut a birthday cake and shared some endearing moments with Team India members.
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami took to his official Twitter handle to share some pictures of the birthday celebrations. While uploading the pictures, he wrote:
“Birthday wishes to our very own Head Coach Rahul Dravid. Here’s to many more smiles in the future. #TeamIndia.”
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Rahul Dravid reacts on birthday wishes: Speaking ahead of the third Test against the Proteas, Dravid cheekily said he is not sure how to react to birthday wishes as he is getting older.
Speaking to commentator Pommie Mbangwa, the 49-year-old quipped:
“When you get older, you’re not sure what to feel when you get wished on your birthday. But it feels nice. Did get a lot of wishes from friends and family.”
Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid: Tendulkar, BCCI lead wishes as India head coach turns 49
The BCCI also had extended wishes to the Indian batting great on the occasion and listed out his impressive numbers at the international stage.
“509 international matches, 24,208 international runs, 48 international centuries. Here’s wishing Rahul Dravid – former India captain & current #TeamIndia Head Coach – a very Happy Birthday,” wrote the official Twitter handle of the BCCI.
Dravid, who played 164 Tests, 344 ODIs and a T20I for India, was wished by many members of the cricketing fraternity as well as fans.
Sachin Tendulkar also extended wishes to “Jammy” as he shared a throwback picture of the legendary Indian pair.
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