Twitter turns back the clock as Rahul Dravid turns 45

Rahul Dravid is arguably one of the finest batsmen who has graced the game of cricket. Currently, the legend is serving as the coach for the Indian U19 team, that is in New Zealand for the Junior World Cup. Alongside that, Dravid also is the head coach for the Indian ‘A’ team. Both the teams full of youngsters have done really well under his guidance.

While the U19 team was the runner-up in the previous edition of the World Cup, the India A team has proved to be just the right platform for those who’ve done well in the domestic circuit to showcase their talent and get into national reckoning.

Fondly called ‘The Wall’, Dravid has been hailed for immense patience as a batsman. He holds the record for playing most number of deliveries in the longest format of the game. The 45-year-old featured in 164 Tests, 344 ODIs and a T20I for the Indian Cricket Team. He scored 13288, 10889 and 31 runs respectively that includes 36 centuries in whites and 12 in ODI cricket.

In his final series against England, Dravid carried his bat through the innings against a menacing English bowling attack. It was his third ton in the series, and the other Indian batsmen struggled to get their act together in the conditions that assisted the pacers.

He holds the second position on the list of Indian batsmen with the most Test centuries and owns the same spot in the list of batsmen with most Test runs. Overall he is the 4th highest in the world amongst individual run-scorers and only Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis lead him on that list.

Twitterati turned back the clock and talked about the knock that the loved from Dravid. Many praised him as the best of the cricketers to have graced the game.

Here are some of the best reactions:

Happy birthday to the wall #RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/s2P8n4ZBLt

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 11, 2018

There might be many strong walls around us but the greatest yet is the one and only, #RahulDravid. Happy birthday, Jammy! My best wishes for the U-19 World Cup. #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/RICNJXzIWM

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 11, 2018

Wishing a very happy birthday to the Great Wall of India.. #RahulDravid what a player..a song from Bollywood I wanna dedicate to u is NA KOI HAI NA KOI THA…..CRICKET MAI TUMHARE JAISA.. Class apart? outstanding batting skills and slip catcher?????? pic.twitter.com/QW2qCfl8hR

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 11, 2018

Happy birthday #RahulDravid. You are and will always be an inspiration to me and all cricketers all over the world. Have a great time and all the best for U19 WC. #HappyBirthdayDravid

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) January 11, 2018

Happy birthday to India’s most loved & dependable cricketer.. #RahulDravid!

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) January 11, 2018

Happy birthday rahulbhai….#legend#rolemodel#thewall.. pic.twitter.com/FaUVhkZGhF

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) January 11, 2018

Wall in Pic 1 may or may not shake or break.
But Wall in Pic 2 riding me is unshakable and unbreakable. Just sit back ,relax and have a safe ride. #HappyBirthdayDravid . Best wishes to the U-19 boys! pic.twitter.com/fP07xmQIMc

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 11, 2018

To a role model , a legend and most importantly a fantastic human being Happy Birthday Rahul Sharad Dravid #TheWall

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Birthday wishes Rahul Bhai hope you have a terrific year & best wishes for the under -19 World Cup, boys couldn’t ask for a better man at the helm #HappyBirthdayDravid

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 11, 2018

I've always looked up to Rahul Bhai, not only for his cricket achievements but also for the way he leads his life with simplicity and utmost dignity. #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/gFjwgch20H

— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) January 11, 2018

If humbleness & simplicity were measured in bricks, Rahul Dravid would have made his own 'Great Wall' of China by now. Wishing him a very Happy Birthday and good luck for the #U19CWC ? pic.twitter.com/e7eSp5SiAU

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) January 11, 2018

"He was always willing to do things for the team; ready to open, ready to bat at No.3, ready to keep, ready to captain. He was a responsible man and through his actions he inspired us to play from our hearts and give 100%." – @ImRaina
Always an inspiration. Super Birthday Dravid! pic.twitter.com/XeQ1aOOJM3

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 11, 2018

Commitment, Consistency, Class. Here's wishing a very Happy Birthday to Former #TeamIndia Skipper Rahul Dravid #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/FTgk1SjdT9

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2018

13,288 Test runs
10,889 ODI runs
48 international centuries
1 legendary career

Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid! pic.twitter.com/R1kdkFQH5w

— ICC (@ICC) January 11, 2018

First as a player, then as a coach and mentor.
Your contribution to the game is simply unmatched.
You truly are a gentleman amongst gentlemen.
A true Royal legend!

? Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid ?#HappyBirthdayDravid #DravidTurns45 #HallaBol #Cricket pic.twitter.com/sV666qjiCG

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 11, 2018