WATCH | IPL 2017: This conversation between Dravid, Pant and Samson is the BEST thing you’ll see today
Rahul Dravid has forever been the unsung hero of Indian cricket. Whenever Team India were pushed into a corner, the silent warrior would put his hand up and grind it out for his country.
The 44-year-old continues to be the workhorse of Indian cricket to date. While most of his contemporaries spend their time either commentating, building their careers as administrators, or taking up business ventures, Dravid spends his under the sun – nurturing the next crop of match-winners for the country.
Two special youngsters under this wings are Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. Both batsmen play for Delhi Daredevils (DD), coached by Dravid, in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
On Thursday, both Pant and Samson showed the world just what they’re capable of when they absolutely destroyed Gujarat Lions’ bowlers at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi.
The talented duo put on a mammoth 143-run stand for the second wicket to give DD a much-needed win in IPL 2017. While Samson smashed 61 off 31 balls, Pant was even more belligerent during his 43-ball 97. Together, they hit 16 sixes and six fours during their epic partnership.
Now, there is no doubt in the fact that some of the credit for Pant and Samson’s …read more