Rahul DravidThe person who stood long against some of the biggest bowling attacks in the history of cricket, opened on two bowlers, who tested him like another. During his 16-year long international career from 1996 to 2012, Dravid faced a galaxy of legends-from pacers to clever spinners. But in a clear conversation Ravichandran Ashwin But Cut stories with ashHe admitted that whenever he thought of the most difficult opponents, two names always stood outside.
Rahul Dravid faced the most difficult bowler
Asked about those fast bowlers who challenged him the most, Dravid was clear in his choice. Dravid revealed that among the pacers, it was Glen Mcgrath Who felt batting like a continuous test. He explained that although he faced Wasim Akram And Waqar UnisThis was during his later stages of his career. The former captain of India admitted that the people who faced Akram in their chief, described him as ‘in a separate league’ and Dravid himself could understand that by looking at the old footage. Nevertheless, during his twilight years, Akram remained a dangerous bowler.
“As a fast bowler, it was to be Glenn McGrath. I felt McGrath … I played like Wasim (Akram) and Waqar (Waqar (Unis) at the back of my career. So it is not a kind of fair … Those who play first, they say that he was in a separate league, and I could even imagine my career. Dravid said.
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Dravid highlighted McGrath’s unique strength, which means his uncontrolled line and length means the Indian star had to continuously protect the stump. Dravid felt that McGrath’s stamina and discipline ensured that he never gave the batsmen easy scoring opportunities. He emphasized that McGrath was low about raw motion and he introduced more about mental and technical examinations in every one over.
“But I played the role of McGrath at my peak. He was an unprecedented bowler. He challenged my off stump even more than anyone. Being able to get close to the bus stump, he was able to get the bounce and just fitness levels … He was able to come to you through the whole day. I have played the bowler fast in his match. Dravid couple.
Dravid at spinner whose variations left very little breathing instead of him
When it came to spinning it, Dravid admitted that no one was more difficult than Muttiah Muralitharan. The ability of the Sri Lankan magician to change the ball in both ways and to maintain for a long time made him constantly threatened. Dravid praised Muralitharan’s diversity and misleading skills. Dosara, in particular, batted against her, as it changed in the opposite manner from the off-spinner stock delivery.
“As a spinner, Muralitharan was the best bowler, against whom I played. Great skills. He had the ability to spin the ball in both ways. Dravid added further.
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