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Samit Earn India U19: Samit Dravid, the son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the upcoming Under-19 series against Australia. He will participate in both the one-day and four-day segments of the series, which includes three 50-over matches and two four-day games. The one-day series will take place in Puducherry on September 21, 23 and 26, with Uttar Pradesh’s Mohammad Amaan captaining the Indian side. Following this, the action will move to Chennai for the four-day matches, scheduled for September 30 and October 7. This segment will be led by Soham Patwardhan from Madhya Pradesh.
Samit, a pace-bowling all-rounder, is currently representing the Mysore Warriors in the ongoing KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy in Bengaluru. His performance in the tournament has been modest so far, with just 82 runs from seven innings and a top score of 33. Additionally, he has yet to bowl in the tournament.
Earlier this year, Samit made a significant impact in the Cooch Behar Trophy, playing a key role in Karnataka first-ever title win. He accumulated 362 runs from eight matches, including a notable 98 against Jammu and Kashmir. With the ball, Samit took 16 wickets in the tournament, including two crucial scalps in the final against Mumbai. His performances in these earlier matches highlight his potential as he looks to make an impression in the Under-19 series against Australia.
India U19 squad for one-day series:
Rudra Patel (VC) (GCA), Sahil Parakh (MAHCA), Kartikeya KP (KSCA), Mohd Amaan (C) (UPCA), Kiran Chormale (MAHCA), Abhigyan Kundu (WK) (MCA), Harvansh Singh Pangalia (WK) (SCA), Samit Dravid (KSCA), Yudhajit Guha (CAB), Samarth N (KSCA), Nikhil Kumar (UTCA), Chetan Sharma (RCA), Hardik Raj (KSCA), Rohit Rajawat (MPCA), Mohd Enaan (KCA).
India U19 squad for four-day series:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Bihar CA), Nitya Pandya (BCA), Vihan Malhotra (VC) (PCA), Soham Patwardhan (C) (MPCA), Kartikeya K P (KSCA), Samit Dravid (KSCA), Abhigyan Kundu (WK) (MCA), Harvansh Singh Pangalia (WK) (SCA), Chetan Sharma (RCA), Samarth N (KSCA), Aditya Rawat (CAU), Nikhil Kumar (UTCA), Anmoljeet Singh (PCA), Aditya Singh (UPCA), Mohd Enaan (KCA)
Rahul Dravid Son Samit Smashes Sensational Inside
Samit Dravid, the 18-year-old son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, has recently demonstrated his power-hitting abilities in the ongoing KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy. In a match for Mysuru Warriors against Gulbarga Mystics, Samit scored 33 off 24 balls, including a noteworthy six in the 10th over. He executed a stylish inside-out shot off a googly from Praveen Dubey, clearing the deep-cover boundary, a moment that quickly went viral on social media.
Samit innings featured four fours and one six, contributing to a competitive total of 196/8 in the Warriors 20 overs. Karun Nair played a crucial role with a blistering 66 off 35 balls. while Jagadeesha Suchith added a quick 40 off just 13 balls. Despite the strong performance by the Warriors, the match ended in disappointment for them. Gulbarga Mystics K. Smaran turned the game on its head with an unbeaten century.
The Mystics, struggling at 104/5 in the 12th over due to a top-order collapse, saw Smaran anchor the innings with crucial partnerships. He put on valuable stands with Wahid Faizan Khan (18) and Praveen Dubey (37) before clinching victory with a boundary on the final ball of the match. Smaran unbeaten 104 off 60 balls secured the win for his team, marking the Warriors second consecutive defeat after their narrow loss to Bengaluru Bulls.
In other news, Mysuru Warriors acquired Samit Dravid, a middle-order batsman and seamer, for ₹50,000. The Warriors team management expressed their satisfaction with this addition, highlighting Samit promising performances in various age-group tournaments under the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
Earlier this season, Samit was a key player for Karnataka under-19 team, which won the Cooch Behar Trophy. He also represented KSCA XI in a match against the visiting Lancashire side earlier this year. The Mysore Warriors squad includes Karun Nair, Karthik CA, Manoj Bhandage, Karthik S U, Suchith J, Gowtham K, Vidyadhar Patil, Venkatesh M, Harshil Dharmani, Goutham Mishra, Dhanush Gowda, Samit Dravid, Deepak Devadiga, Sumit Kumar, Smayan Srivastava, Jasper EJ, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Sarfaraz Ashraf.
Australia Multi-Format U19 Tour of India Schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| September 21 | 1st One Day | Puducherry | 9:30 AM |
| September 23 | 2nd One Day | Puducherry | 9:30 AM |
| September 26 | 3rd One Day | Puducherry | 9:30 AM |
| September 30 to October 3 | 1st Multi-Day | Chennai | 9:30 AM |
| October 3 to October 10 | 2nd Multi-Day | Chennai | 9:30 AM |
The Everyman Cricket Star – what sets Rahul Dravid apart?
Late one night before a Test match, the then-Team India computer analyst received a call from a prominent North Indian batsman. Expecting an urgent request for crucial match data, the analyst was surprised when the player brusquely demanded that he rush to his room. The request? Download a movie. It turns out arranging Bollywood hits for Indian cricketers at odd hours was never part of the IT professional’s BCCI contract.
In a different scenario from the past, an Indian team manager was seen ordering a support staff member to fetch tea and snacks while seated with reporters at a stadium cafe. Justifying his rude behavior, the manager remarked, “I got him a raise recently. Waiting tables wasn’t in the job description for those hired to assist cricketers during net sessions.
Despite the advances in modern cricket, some remnants of the Raj-era hierarchy linger, where respect and rewards are still tied to rank. Rahul Dravid has worked to change this culture. Known for his humility and fairness, Dravid has set an example by treating everyone with respect and ensuring a level playing field. As coach, he leads by action rather than words, promoting a sense of equality and fairness within the team.
Dravid commitment to equality extends beyond his coaching methods. After leading the India under-19 team to World Cup victory and then guiding the senior team to a T20 World Cup title, he made a notable decision regarding his compensation. Despite the BCCI substantial Rs 125 crore windfall. which allocated Rs 5 crore to the head coach, Dravid reportedly chose to accept only Rs 2.5 crore—matching the pay of his assistants. This choice was a significant departure from the norm, especially given his considerable wealth and the materialistic tendencies prevalent today. For Dravid, it wasn’t about the money but about maintaining his principles of fairness and equality.
In 2012, upon his retirement, Dravid wife, Vijeta, wrote a revealing piece about her husband, shedding light on the man behind the cricketing legend. The article described how Dravid, despite his fame, led a life of remarkable simplicity and modesty. He was a man of few needs, focused on his pursuit of runs rather than material possessions. Vijeta highlighted Dravid indifference to gadgets and brands, noting that he would immediately notice if his bat weighed even a gram less. His personal belongings were minimal, often rotating through a limited wardrobe and using the same moisturizing cream for two decades.
Dravid background reflects his grounded nature. His mother is an architect and his father worked for a company that produced Kissan jam. Despite achieving remarkable success, Dravid stayed true to his middle-class values and remained in the Bengaluru locality of Indiranagar, where he grew up. His ability to stay grounded despite his extraordinary achievements speaks volumes about his character and his commitment to his principles.
