IND vs BAN: "I Would Like To Go Out And Sit With Rahul And Say Sorry To Him Again About What Happened That Day"- Allan Donald

Bangladesh are hosting the two-match Test series against India. The Shakib Al Hasan-led team are hoping for their first Test win against the Men in Blue, while the visitors are looking to boost their chances of making the WTC final. Former South African fast bowler and Bangladesh bowling coach Allen Donald has apologized to Indian head coach Rahul Dravid for an on-field incident during their playing days.

Allan Donald was considered one of the most dangerous fast bowlers in the world during his playing days. The former Proteas speedster, known as “White Lightning,” used to intimidate opposition batters with his sledging. Former Indian batsman Rahul Dravid at the receiving end of Donad’s sledging in an ODI match against South Africa in Durban way back in 1997.

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I Overstepped The Mark A Little Bit – Allan Donald

Both Donald and Dravid are now part of the Bangladesh and India coaching staffs, respectively, in Chattogram. Donald revealed to Sony Sports Network that he had crossed the line while sledging Dravid, publicly apologized for his ugly behaviour, and invited the Indian head coach to dinner.

“There was one ugly incident in Durban that I don’t wanna talk about. He (Rahul Dravid) and Sachin were smoking us to all parts. I overstepped the mark a little bit. I’ve just nothing but massive respect for Rahul,” Donaldo said.

“I would like to go out and sit with Rahul and say sorry to him again about what happened that day. I just had to do something silly that brought his wicket actually. But I still apologise for what I said that day. What a guy, what a great bloke. So Rahul, if you are listening. I would love to have a night out with you” he added.

In a separate interview, when asked about the dinner, the Indian head coach said, “Absolutely, I look forward to it, especially if he is paying,” while bursting into laughter.

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