Can you identify who this cuddly little six-month-old baby is?
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Here are some more
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And more
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Not yet? Let me bring in some colour.
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Okay, a cricket bat (If that helps).
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This one should remove all doubts (The title of the post is also a big clue).
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Here's he with his mother
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And with his father
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Those who are still lost, let me add to the confusion. Here's he (sixth from the left standing) with his hockey teammates.
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I think that's enough. Rahul Sharad Dravid has grown up a lot, and has always been the quiet type (as the photos reveal) since his childhood. Always strived to reach for the heights (see third photo from the top). And he did. He might be at the helm of an underperforming team at the moment, but that doesn't take any credit away from his ability as a cricketer. He's been one of my favourites, even though he remains an unexpressive gentleman in the towers of triumph or the depths of defeat.
Many years ago, a cousin of mine came visiting. He was just over a year old and armed with a bladder that went off precisely at the time when there wasn't any diaper to guard the cushions against his wet assault. He was just beginning to talk, and I never heard him say 'Maa' or 'Baba,' as kids usually do. His tongue had a distinct liking for the name, "Daa-bid" and he jumped with excitement every time Rahul Dravid was visible on the television screen. Haven't met him ever since. Putting this post together reminded me of him and his infantile Dravid attraction. To you, perhaps the youngest ever Dravid fan.
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More bricks from the wall:
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With classmates
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Athletic ability: School sports day
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With brother Vijay
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During his and his brother's thread ceremony
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Jammy with Sunny: With Sunil Gavaskar
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With fellow House Captains at St. Joseph's Boys High School, Bangalore
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South Zone Under 15 Cricket team (December 1986, Cuttack)
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Trophies galore
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On the field
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And off it (with the gear intact)
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With family
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With friends
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With a python (it looks like one)
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And as a Chinese
There were more photographs in that forgotten folder. But that's what you usually see in the papers whenever India is donning the blues to play in the greens.
When I came down to the photo where the 6th from the left was stressed upon, I was like damn Rahul Dravid would have looked so much like you at that age.
ReplyDeleteDuh!
One of my favourite players!
ReplyDeleteNice one !...this post should be a mail fwd :)
ReplyDeleteThere was a time when I named myself Dravid's Fluffy Slippers ;) - he is my cricketing hero, but slightly disappointed as for a moment i thought that cute podgy child was you!
ReplyDeletethis post is priceless for someone :)
ReplyDeleteGreat
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Great
To see the "Great Wall" in his childhood. Thank u for ur post.
Educatedunemployed Friends also say so. Happy that my little game was successful.
ReplyDeleteRohit As I said, mine too.
BVN Go ahead, spread the pics.
San "Dravid's Fluffy Slippers!"
Unfortunately I wasn't that podgy. Cute, maybe.
Gypsy That adds value to the post.
S.P. Saravana Selvan The photographs are of the Great 'Little' Wall.
Wonderful compilation ... thanks for this.
ReplyDeletei am a great fan of rahul dravid. i just love him. i want to meet him. but thanks for these wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteHi! I m a True Dravid Fan, and my, these photos are beyond Brilliant, Adorable and Amazing!Thanks a lot for this GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR8 Compilation!Believe me, now i dont think the Forgotten Folder, will be easily forgotten ever!!Once again, Thanx a Bunch!
ReplyDeletebrilliant job........thnx for the wonderful pics............
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