After dismissing Pune Warriors for a paltry 125, it was all about sensible batting and patience for Rajasthan Royals. The visitors made the most of both as they registered a comprehensive 7-wicket win here on Tuesday.

A more balanced Rajasthan Royals side would look to strengthen its position in the clogged points table when it takes on struggling hosts Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League match, here on Tuesday.

During Rahul Dravid's retirement announcement, one of the main questions asked was about filling the void in India's middle order with a worthy replacement. Dravid, stopping short of identifying his successors, replied, "I think there is a huge group of players that can be better than Rahul Dravid."

Rahul Dravid on Friday, said as a professional cricketer for 20 years he lived in a "cocoon and surreal world" and stressed that family would come first when he takes a call in June on his future post the IPL.

Rahul Dravid on Friday, made it clear that there was absolutely no misunderstanding among senior players in Team India and maintained that Indian cricket is in a "good place".

Rahul Dravid, who holds the world record for most number of catches in Test cricket, on Friday revealed dropping them is far more "frustrating" and "hurting" than getting out.

Rahul Dravid has been prolific with his bat on the field and his humility and charm off it. Over the span of his cricketing career, he has won over most who have seen, heard or met him. Most, because opposition bowlers may not have recovered yet from the awe that this 39-year-old commands with his genial smile and a killer bat. A look at some lesser known facts about the prodigy we call 'The Wall.'