Dravid prone to run outs

None | ByPress Trust of India, Port Of Spain
May 29, 2006 03:35 PM IST

For a 'thinking' cricketer, skipper has a dubious distinction of having an unusually high number of run outs against his name.

For a 'thinking' cricketer, Rahul Dravid has a dubious distinction of having an unusually high number of run outs against his name in both forms of the game.

HT Image
HT Image

The Indian captain, who was once again a victim of run out dismissal in the fifth and last one-dayer against West Indies here yesterday, is not far behind the biggest culprit -- Sri Lanka's Marvan Atapattu and Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul Haq, notorious for his lethargic running in between the wickets, in the list of maximum number of run-outs.

The Sri Lankan heads the list with 40 run outs followed by Inzamam with 39. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is a close third on 38 while the Indian stalwart is fourth on 33.

Mohammad Yousuf (Pak), Mark Waugh (Aus) and Mohammad Azharuddin (Ind) complete the top six list with 32 dismissals each by way of run out.

In Tests, Dravid has been run out 9 times compared to former Australian skipper Allan Border's highest number of 12.

West Indies legend Gary Sobers and his countrymate Carl Hooper occupy the second slot with 10 dismissals ahead of Dravid.

Also being dismissed nine times are Australians Mathew Hayden and Mark Taylor.

Get Latest India Newsalong with Latest Newsand Top Headlinesfrom India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
×
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
My Offers
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Register Free and get Exciting Deals