Nicknamed by the media as "The Wall" due to the solidity of his batting, Rahul Sharad Dravid the present Captain of the Indian Cricket Team is known for his  technical proficiency, good footwork and stylish strokes. A thinking cricketer, suave and dignified in handling matters on and off the field, Rahul was awarded the Padma Shri (2004) and the Arjuna Award by the Government of India, and the Player of the year (2004), Test player of the year by the ICC. His success on the field and his boyish good looks have made him one of the most saleable faces in Indian cricket. He is currently seen in many advertisements. This talented player with his scores remains a pride to the Indian team. Married to Vijetha Pendharkar, a doctor from Nagpur the couple has a son.