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Rahul Dravid, born on January 11, 1973, in Indore, India, is a former Indian cricketer and one of the greatest batsmen.

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Dravid made his international debut in 1996, playing for the Indian cricket team.

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He is also known by his nickname "The Wall" due to his impeccable defensive technique and ability to bat for long periods.

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Dravid has scored over 10,000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket, making him one of the few players to achieve this feat.

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He holds the record for the highest number of catches taken by a non-wicketkeeper in Test matches, with 210 catches.

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Dravid captained the Indian cricket team in both Test and ODI formats, leading the team to several notable victories.

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He was a vital member of the Indian team that won the ICC World T20 in 2007 and reached the finals of the 2003.

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He is the only player to score a century in all ten Test-playing nations.