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easyWhich cricketer is nicknamed "The Wall"?
AVVS Laxman0%
✓Rahul Dravid91%
CSourav Ganguly0%
DAnil Kumble9%
Answer Explanation
Rahul Dravid earned the nickname "The Wall" for his rock-solid defence and ability to occupy the crease for long periods. He scored 13,288 Test runs at an average of 52.31 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Test batsmen.
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Rahul Dravid in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 164 | 13,288 | 52.3 | 270 | 1 | 1/18 |
| ODI | 344 | 10,889 | 39.2 | 153 | 4 | 2/43 |
| T20I | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 31 | 0 | - |
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