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Samit Dravid (Source-ESPNCRICINFO)
Former Indian coach Rahul Dravid is a proud father, his young son Samit Dravid has been called up for the India Under-19 side. Team India is set to take on Australia in a three-match ODI series and 2 two-day games. The ODI series will be held in Puducherry while the four days matches will be held in Chennai.
According to reports, Mohammad Amaan will lead the ODI side while Soham Pathwardan will lead the four-day side. Samit Dravid is an all-round cricketer who can bat in the middle order and also bowl medium pace.
The young cricket star has been playing in the Maharaja T20 tournament but Hasn’t had a great time with the bat. Samit Dravid has scored just 82 runs with a best of 33 runs from 7 games.
Samit looking to follow his father’s legendary footsteps
Just like his father Rahul Dravid, young Samit is a very good batter. He also can bowl well and pick up wickets. Samit Dravid has been earmarked as a future star in the Karnataka circles.
Rahul Dravid made his India debut in 1996 before his retirement in early 2012. The former Indian skipper then became a coach having success with the Under-19 team. This was followed by his long stint with the senior national team where India reached the World Test Championships and ODI World Cup finals in 2023.
After persuasion by Rohit Sharma, the former Indian great decided to extend his stint. This culminated with the Indian side winning the T20 World Cup in June. As per reports, Rahul Dravid will soon be seen in the dugout with a move to Rajasthan Royals close.
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar was a guest on the Rao Podcast. When asked how long can Rohit Sharma play, the former India star said, “I think Rohit will continue to play as long as his body and fitness allow him to. Because a player of that quality – Sachin played till 40, even Rahul played till 40 – with better fitness standards, more professionals are looking after players. Like a lot of nutritionists also are helping.”