Things that I should have said, but I never had

  Rahul, will you keep wickets, so that the team can have an extra batsmen/bowler? Rahul, we are in the verge of a loss, will you be on the grease for the next two days? Rahul, we are in need of a captain, will you lead these young guys? Rahul, some of these batsmen are not comfortable in their batting positions, will you swap your batting position? Rahul, we are looking for a team of young players, will you stay back? Rahul, this team of young guys is struggling to face the experienced bowlers, will you be back? Rahul, we are in need of someone to guide these young kids, will you be their coach? He did all these and much more. That was Rahul Dravid, the stalwart now and always, calm and composed, pliable to the players around and the team. I have always wondered and pondered about what made myself admire Dravid, a little more than any other sportsmen. Why am I awe struck, when I think of the non-destructible innings that he has always contributed? Was it bec