Well as we all know that Rahul Dravid play for India from 1996 to 2012 and play over 500 games and score more than 24,000 runs with nearly 50 centuries across all formats. But very few people know is that “The Wall” play for one other nation as well.
Yes, in 2003, Rahul Dravid represent Scotland in 11 one-day games and 1 tour match.
How did that happen?
The ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003 was the tournament’s eighth edition.
Organized and held by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Kenya from 9th February 2023 to 23rd March, 2003.
The 2003 Cricket World Cup was won by Australia, who defeated India in the final at Johannesburg by 125 runs.
After that, this was roughly the same time when Rahul Dravid playing for Scotland.
As per Wisden, a group of NRIs in Scotland raise around 45,000 pounds via charity dinners and other events to fund Rahul Dravid’s stay at The Grange.
Rahul Dravid start off with 25 and then turn it around with 2 centuries and 8 fifties.
Scottish cricket desire to obtain more experience and expertise in playing strong opponents.
In 2003, a cricket team in Scotland was looking to recruit a player.
The Scottish Cricket Union’s Chief Executive was eager to hire an international cricket player.
Sachin Tendulkar, India’s greatest cricketer, was their primary target.
But, Indian cricket coach advise him to recruit Rahul Dravid.
When the opportunity to play for Scotland came up in 2003, Rahul Dravid took it up without much thought.
It was an opportunity for the Indian batsman to gain match practice.
The whole incident was a big surprise for the cricketing world and led to many discussions.
The media want to know why he decide to play for the national team of Scotland.
The results were positive, and Scotland got the international player.
Rahul Dravid Play for the Scotland team and has among the most successful cricketers in Indian cricket history.
He was unveiled in 2003 as the first Indian player to sign with the Scottish Cricket Team.
When Rahul Dravid married Vijeta, he represented team Scotland in international cricket.
Although he represented India in 344 ODI games, Rahul Dravid also play 12 matches for the squad of Scotland.
Rahul play for Scotland’s team around 2003 and represent the country in 12 games, including 11 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and one tour match against Pakistan.
He finish with 600 runs and average of 66.66 with a strike rate of 92.73.
But, all his efforts went in vain as Scotland lost all the encounters.
But, Rahul Dravid showed his class.
One of his teammates was then 19-year old Kyle Coetzer.
Kyle Coetzer is the former Scotland skipper and led his side in the T20 World Cup in UAE.
Rahul Dravid began his international career with 95 at Lord’s and called it a day after the horror show in Australia where India lost 4-0.
Rahul Dravid has many records of his name in both test and ODI cricket.
He was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on 11th January, 1973.
For Indian fans, it will come as a surprise to know that Rahul Dravid had once play for the Scottish National Cricket Team.
Rahul Dravid use to play for Scotland just as an amateur cricketer.
So, he is not counted among the players who play professionally in foreign lands.
