After a day India put across a fine show against Pakistan to go one up in the series, former skipper Rahul Dravid made a strong statement in trademark style in the Ranji trophy match against Mumbai on Tuesday.
Dravid made a fine double century giving the selectors food for thought when they get down to pick the squad when India play Pakistan in the second ODI on November 8th.
Carrying on from his overnight score of 77, Dravid got to his 49th first class hundred in the first session. And hours later raised his bat to another feather in his cap.
The 34-year old hit 21 fours and five sixes en route his double ton.
Dravid’s 450-minute knock finally ended when rookie Iqbal Abdulla scalped him for 214.
After failing to make an impression in the first innings on the first day of the match where he could manage a scratchy 40, the classical batsman made a strong comeback.
'The wall' living up to his reputation hit rich form when his side needed him the most after Mumbai had imposed a sizeable first innings lead. Dravid coming to bat at number three showed great resistance against a strong Mumbai bowling line up boasting of Ajit Agarkar and Ramesh Powar.
Karnataka have declared at 397/6, a lead of 255 runs. Mumbai now have to ward off Anil Kumble and Sunil Joshi for two tricky sessions.
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