Rahul Dravid exposes Virat Kohli; shows daylight between him and Sachin Tendulkar

Rahul Dravid made a surprising revelation about Virat Kohli while discussing the science of batting elegance. In a light-hearted tone, Rahul Dravid referred to Virat Kohli as “short-ish” and then went on to explain why batters of shorter height often look more graceful at the crease.

The former Indian head coach believes that the players with shorter height, like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, and even Don Bradman, always carried an added advantage. He noted that their compact frames helped them stay still, maintain balance, and generate effortless timing, which made their shots appear more pleasing to the eye.

Rahul Dravid explains why shorter batters like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar shine brighter

Dravid revealed that he grew up idolizing Sunil Gavaskar, a master of balance and composure at the crease. The “Wall” has recalled how Gavaskar’s stillness and poise fascinated him, trying to copy his still head and calm movements.

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But Dravid’s own taller height forced him to find a style that suited him. Unlike the shorter players, the former Indian captain needed to work extra on his balance and technique to counter bowlers, which is why his batting carried more solidity than flair.

Rahul Dravid said on the ‘Haal Chaal Aur Sawaal Podcast’: “Gavaskar was a beautifully balanced player. I always remember; he always seemed to. There was a stillness when he stood, which is what I admired. I was always slightly taller, so I didn’t copy anything. I just stood in a way that made me feel uncomfortable. Tendulkar again was very balanced. Shorter people have the advantage of looking more balanced because the center of gravity is lower. That’s what they say.”

Rahul Dravid calls Virat Kohli “short-ish,” but reveals why he’s truly special

Dravid built his legacy not with brute power but with flawless technique that turned bowlers helpless. His cover drives, crisp leaves, measured stance, and perfect bat lift were just perfect. He could blunt the fiercest pacers, frustrate spinners, and bat for five days easily.

However, the former Indian head coach said that his “short-ish” remark could hurt Virat Kohli, but he explained why the batting maestro stands apart. Despite not being as tall as some, Kohli blends the natural balance of shorter batters with unmatched aggression and fitness to win hearts and matches with his batting.

Dravid further explained, “A lot of great batters over the years have been shorter people. Look at Gavaskar, or Tendulkar, or a [Brian] Lara, or a [Ricky] Ponting… going back to [Donald] Bradman. Kohli is short-ish. Virat Kohli might not like me calling him shortish, though.”

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Rahul Dravid reveals why tall batters dominate T20 cricket

The legendary batter has highlighted how the game has shifted in favor of taller players in the modern era. Legends like Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen, Yuvraj Singh, and Kieron Pollard showed the power of long reach, smashing sixes with ease against any bowler.

Even Dravid himself admitted that height and strength have become the biggest weapons in today’s T20 era, saying height gives the batters a clear edge in the power game.

Dravid signed off by saying, “But today, as the game is changing and becoming a lot about power and hitting sixes. The reach of the taller guys is becoming an advantage. Physics will tell you. Kevin Pietersen, Kieron Pollard. Look at the guys who are batting these days, in T20s especially.”