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On Rahul Dravid's 48th birthday, we look back at his top 5 milestones in Tests
Rahul Dravid on Monday celebrated his 48th birthday. On this occasion, we look back at the former India skipper's top five milestones, which he achieved in a career spanning for over a decade.
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Rahul Dravid is the first Indian cricketer to score five double centuries in Tests. (200* vs Zimbabwe, 217 vs England, 222 vs New Zealand, 233 vs Australia, 270 vs Pakistan)
Rahul Dravid
Known for his classic defensive approach, Dravid is the first Indian batsman to register a ton against every Test-playing nation. In fact, he is also the only Indian to score a century against every Test playing country away from home.
Rahul Dravid
Dravid holds the record for stitching the highest partnership between two batsmen away from home. He along with Virender Sehwag added 410 runs against Pakistan in Lahore in 2006.
Rahul Dravid
The right-handed batsman holds the longest streak of featuring in consecutive Tests since making his debut.
Rahul Dravid
He is also the fastest cricketer to reach 9000 runs. He completed the feat in 176 innings.
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