This Indian legend was out bowled the most times in Test history

Rahul Dravid, affectionately known as "The Wall" in the cricketing world, transformed the art of defending into something of a masterpiece. His patience and technique made defending the ball look like an aggressive, almost offensive, approach in the realm of Test cricket. But here’s a fun twist to his story: despite his reputation for being virtually unbreakable, Dravid still holds the record for being bowled out 55 times—more than any other player in Test cricket history. Even the most formidable walls have their cracks!

However, this fact doesn’t come close to overshadowing Dravid’s immense legacy. If anything, it just adds to the narrative of his resilience and the challenges he faced throughout his career. After all, Dravid spent years facing some of the most feared bowlers in the world, surviving in some of the toughest conditions. Yet, he remained a rock for his team. His commitment to playing long, steady innings helped India win many matches, and his ability to hold one end while others attacked is the stuff of legend.

Let’s talk about his consistency for a moment. Dravid wasn’t just about defending the ball; he was about survival. Incredibly, he went through 173 consecutive innings without getting dismissed for a duck. In a sport where even the best can be dismissed for a golden duck at any given moment, that kind of consistency is mind-blowing.

In the end, while Dravid may have been bowled out more times than anyone else, his contributions to Indian cricket remain unmatched. His record-breaking consistency (13288 runs on Tests and 10889 in ODIs), skill against world-class bowlers, and unshakable temperament are the true qualities that solidify his place as one of the game's greatest.