{"product_id":"rahul-dravid-timeless-steel-hardcover","title":"Rahul dravid: timeless steel by Rahul Dravid [hardcover]","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"95\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"99\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"18\" data-start=\"2\"\u003eTimeless Steel\u003c\/em\u003e is an anthology\/biographical compilation released in July 2012 by ESPNcricinfo and Disney India, marking the year Rahul Dravid retired from international cricket.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"178\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOver 256 pages, it features 24–30 articles by cricket journalists, historians, teammates, and even his wife Vijeeta Dravid, arranged in thematic sections. Aspects covered include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"218\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"220\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Cricketer – technical mastery, adaptability across formats, key innings like 180 at Kolkata (2001), 148 at Leeds (2002), 233 \u0026amp; 72* in Adelaide (2003), 270 at Rawalpindi (2004).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"300\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Teammate – perspectives from peers like John Wright, Ed Smith, Greg Chappell highlighting humility, team spirit, versatility (batting, captaining, wicket‑keeping).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/egoisticreaders.com\/non-fiction\/rahul-dravid-timeless-steel-book-review\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/egoisticreaders.com\/non-fiction\/rahul-dravid-timeless-steel-book-review\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"380\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Person – character portraits: integrity, intellectual curiosity, commitment to family, modesty—enhanced by intimate contributions from his wife.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"459\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAlso included are four interviews with Dravid, his 2011 Bradman Oration speech, a statistical summary of his career, and an 18‑page photo gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"542\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eReception: widely praised as a well‑compiled ode to “The Wall”. Critics note it’s drawn largely from previously published Cricinfo content, limiting novelty—but valued for its breadth and personal reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eIn essence, \u003cem data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eTimeless Steel\u003c\/em\u003e offers a multi‑angled tribute to Rahul Dravid—not just as India’s dependable batsman but as a gentleman of the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"806\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRahul Dravid (born January 11, 1973, in Indore; grew up in Bengaluru) is one of India’s most revered cricketers. Nicknamed “The Wall”, he is celebrated for his technical finesse, mental resilience, and unshakeable temperament in both Test and ODI cricket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"887\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePlaying 164 Tests and scoring over 13,000 runs at an average above 52—including five double-centuries—and 344 ODIs with nearly 11,000 runs, Dravid ruled the crease with consistency and endurance. He holds the record for most catches by a non‑wicket‑keeper in Tests (210) and famously never got dismissed for a golden duck in 286 Test innings.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBeyond his on-field feats, Dravid is equally respected off the field. Known for modesty, intellectual curiosity, leadership and mentorship, he has left an indelible mark on Indian cricket and popular culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAfter retiring in March 2012, Dravid turned to coaching and administration: he has served as head of India’s Under‑19, India A, National Cricket Academy, and most recently as head coach of the senior men’s team. Under his stewardship, India has seen sustained youth success and strong international performances.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAwards include the Arjuna Award (1998), Padma Shri (2004), Padma Bhushan (2013) and induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44811460870401,"sku":"2XQ0JT1Q9-Used","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/aa4.jpg?v=1712641355","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/rahul-dravid-timeless-steel-hardcover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}