Rahul Dravid (captain), 34. Right-hand batsman. occasional wicketkeeper. 310 matches. 10,044 runs @ 40.01, 12 centuries, 77 fifties, strike rate 70.75. 183 catches, 14 stumpings.

Technically accomplished and rated among the finest number three batsmen ever.

His defensive approach was initially seen as not suited for one-dayers until he took over as wicket-keeper and added steel to the middle-order to help India reach the 2003 World Cup final.

In February, became only the sixth player to score 10,000 one-day runs.

Text: Reuters
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