Kaif calls Rahul Dravid an 'inspiration, role model & legend' on his 47th birthday

Mohammad Kaif came forward to wish Rahul Dravid who turned 47 on Saturday. Taking to micro-blogging site, former Indian batsman and one of best fielders of his time described Dravid as an inspiration, role model and a legend. 

Both Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Kaif were involved in two important partnerships that helped Men In Blue snatch victory from jaws of defeat.

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Dravid & Kaif's match-winning partnerships

match-winning partnerships of Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Kaif had come against New Zealand in World Cup 2003 and arch-rivals Pakistan following year. 

In Super Six game of World Cup 2003 against New Zealand, India were reduced to 21/3 in ir chase of 147. Ar wicket, and it would have tilted momentum in favour of Kiwis. However, Dravid and Kaif had or ideas as y overcame Shane Bond & Co. and took India past finish line with a 129-run fourth-wicket stand. Stephen Fleming-led side were kcked out of tournament by virtue of that kck.

ir next crucial partnership had come against arch-rivals Pakistan during that historic tour of 2003/04. This had happened during fourth ODI of five-match series which was played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. hosts had already taken a 2-1 lead and Ganguly & Co. had to win that match to keep series alive.

Chasing a total of 294, Men In Blue were starring down barrel at 94/4 and n 162/5. duo of Rahul Dravid and Mohammad Kaif steadied Indian ship and ensured that re were furr hiccups as y helped visitors cross line with solid half-centuries. Dravid remained unbeaten on 76 while Kaif was unbeaten on 71 as India won by five wickets to level series 2-2. Dravid was adjudged Man of Match for his crucial kck. 

(Im Courtesy: Mohammad Kaif/Twitter)

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