"I Loved His Technique, His Attitude, Personality" - Rishi Sunak Reveals Rahul Dravid As One Of His Favorite Cricketers
Published - 02 Jul 2023, 06:50 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
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United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has disclosed that former Indian captain Rahul Dravid is one of his favourite cricketers. The Indian-origin Rishi Sunak stated that he was fortunate enough to witness all of his favourite cricket players in action during live matches.
Rahul Dravid represented India across three formats in international cricket from 1996 to 2011. The right-handed batter scored more than 10,000 runs or more in both Test matches and ODIs. Dravid is currently serving as head coach of the India Men’s National Cricket Team.
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During BBC TMS’s lunchtime show, Rishi Sunak was asked about his perspective on the bouncer strategy employed by England and Australia bowlers during the match at Lord’s.
“Rahul Dravid is one of my favourite player really. I loved his technique. His attitude, personality,” Rishi Sunak said.
It Was Good To See Him Bat – Rishi Sunak
During a conversation, Rishi Sunak reminisced about his unforgettable experience of witnessing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar play live during England’s tour of India in 2008.
“I was in India in 2008 when the terrorist attack happened. England cricket team had gone away. I had gone for friend’s wedding. But England decided to come back and play a Test in Chennai. I was there,” he added.
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“Tendulkar scored massive in that run chase, sadly we lost and India won. It was good to see him bat.
I grew up watching Robin Smith, the Hampshire star, Malcolm Marshall … I have been lucky to watch all of them,” he further stated.
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I Am A Passionate Sports Fan – Rishi Sunak
When questioned about his level of passion for cricket compared to Indian fans, Rishi Sunak chuckled and acknowledged that he expresses it less in his current role as the UK Prime Minister.
“I can express it less in this job. Before I had this job, I would do that. I am a passionate sports fan. When England got the first wicket here (at Lord’s), I was standing up and realising ‘gosh’… and sat down,” he concluded.
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