Sachin Tendulkar reminds 'Jammy' Rahul Dravid about how he used to be a menace for bowlers

Cricketing fans can never forget patience and grit displayed by former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid - a master in longer format of game and a true definition of term 'Gentleman of game'. As Rahul Dravid turned 47 years old on Saturday, his former teammate Sachin Tendulkar wished 'Jammy' and gave him a gentle reminder of how he used to be a menace for bowlers. Kwn for his defensive style of play combined with classy stokes and extreme positive intent, Rahul Dravid was an integral part of team for over ten years and was largely responsible for making India's name big in Tests. 

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Sachin reminds Dravid why he is called 'Jammy' 

Sachin Tendulkar wished his former teammate Jammy and provided a reason to fans for nickname. Master Blaster recalled how Rahul Dravid would act as a blockade for bowlers on pitch, refusing to allow ball to go past his bat, leaving bowlers frustrated. Sachin and Dravid have shared dressing room for many years toger and have shared countless memories of victories and losses. 

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Harsha Bhogle wishes Rahul Dravid

' Voice of Indian Cricket' Harsha Bhogle took to Twitter to wish  Director of Cricket Operations at National Cricket Academy on his birthday on heaped praise on him. Hailing Dravid as an excellent person, Harsha Bhogle ted how former cricketer was comfortably flowing into yet ar innings as he turned a year older. 

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NCA to undergo major changes under Ganguly & Dravid

At NCA's recent meeting which was attended by all Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office-bearers in Mumbai, including President Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, major nda of it was need for a medical panel. A top BCCI official told a leading news ncy that board will consult a London-based clinic, Fortius, for setting up its medical panel. He added that position of head of fast bowling, which has been lying vacant for a long time, will also be filled soon.

official also said that person will be in charge of setting up a fast bowling program at NCA, much on lines of MRF Pace Academy in Chennai. He went on to say that board will also hire a nutrition head for NCA. academy has mainly been in news for all wrong reasons and has been criticised for its lack of communication, hence a social media manr will also be coming on board to provide regular updates on happenings inside facility. move could also go a long way in repairing NCA's reputation.

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