Rahul Dravid Lauds Sachin, Sourav, Laxman And Viru

One of the raw materials that you talked about in India's rise to the top in Tests would definitely be the batting line-up comprising greats like yourself, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag. When the batting clicked, we were successful against any opposition in any condition. Don't you agree?

 

Batting has always been the most celebrated side of our success because obviously we have got so many big names when it comes to batting. But honestly speaking, if you want to cricket matches you need the bowlers to do their job.

I believe that the sustainability of our number one ranking [in Tests] and our ability to stay at the top will actually be decided by our bowlers. It will depend on the strength of our bowling attack because at the end of the day bowlers win you cricket matches because at the end of the day you can't win a Test match unless you have taken 20 wickets

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