chose a couple of batsmen at their best to start their innings from zero to battle and save my life I would chose Steve Waugh and Rahul Dravid; not Tendulkar nor Lara. I can imagine what it is like having him as a player in the team. He is the closest to a guaranty that is possible in batsman-ship.

I hope he enjoys life after and remains as useful to cricket in retirement as he has been on the field.

Ashish
on March 9, 2012, 21:15 GMT

I grew up watching Dravid playing, when I was in school. When I was in college - Dravid inspired me with all his hard work and right attitude.
I look at people like Dravid and Tendulkar not as cricketers alone- they are excellent prefessionals too. Theyhis generation and followed Cricket so intensly. I have to sadly admit that, with him retiring, a major part of my interest in Cricket will die and I'll also focus on my personal life (talk about mid-life crisis). Truly, an end of an era. Cricket has been poorer today.

Shahabudeen
on March 9, 2012, 13:57 GMT

Hope to see RD again in some admin role. Still no word from MSD!!

VENKATACHALAM
on March 9, 2012, 13:14 GMT

After reading your article, I wonder whether we will be able to see anyone of his like again? A true gentleman and a great role model.

Ajit
on March 9, 2012, 12:49 GMT

Can not forgot his "smile"when Steve Bucknor give him OUT in 2nd innings of Sydney Test 2007.
""Love His Cricket"",""Love his Style"",""Love his Personality""".

Gaurav
on March 9, 2012, 12:35