Samit Dravid: Age, Height, Net Worth, Career Profile

By Akanksha - August 17, 2024
Last updated on Aug 17, 2024 10:13 PM

Son of Indian cricket icon Rahul Dravid, eighteen-year-old Samit Dravid is becoming well-known in the sport. Samit was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on October 11, 2005, and he has already displayed some talent and promise. His recent effort in the Maharaja Trophy T20 encounter drew praise and criticism from both camps. Samit made an impact during the game by blasting a magnificent six, despite having a difficult start against tough opposition.

Quick Info

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Samit Rahul Dravid
Profession	Junior Cricketer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	October 11, 2005
Age	18 years
Birthplace	Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Hometown	Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Religion	Hinduism
Address	5th Cross, 13th Main Indira Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Hobbies	Playing football, Swimming

Educational Qualification(s)

Attribute	Details
School	Mallya Aditi International School, Bengaluru

Family

Attribute	Details
Father	Rahul Dravid (Former Indian Cricketer)
Mother	Vijeta Pendharkar
Brother	Anvay Dravid (Younger)
Sister	N/A

Career

Cricket

Domestic Debut: 2016
Domestic/State Team: Under-14 for Mallya Aditi International School

Some Lesser Known Facts

Samit Dravid is the elder son of former Indian cricket team legend, Rahul Dravid, who influenced his cricketing ambitions.
Samit's style differs from his father's, as he is recognized as an attacking batsman.
In April 2016, Samit gained attention for his batting skills by scoring 125 runs in an Under-14 match against Frank Anthony Public School.
In January 2018, he scored a century in the KSCA's BTR Cup Under-14 Inter-School tournament, notching up 150 runs for Mallya Aditi International School.
He upholds a disciplined lifestyle akin to his father's.
Muttiah Muralitharan, the legendary Sri Lankan spinner, noted similarities to Rahul Dravid in Samit's batting technique.

Recent Highlights

ದ್ರಾವಿಡ್ ಸರ್ ಮಗ ಗುರು ಇವ್ರು..??

ಈ ಸಿಕ್ಸ್ ಗೆ ಒಂದು ಚಪ್ಪಾಳೆ ಬರ್ಲೇಬೇಕು..??

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— Star Sports Kannada (@StarSportsKan) August 16, 2024

A Dravid made a mark at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru yet again and showcased his batting prowess. This time it was the son of former India skipper and ex-head coach Samit who impressed the fans with his mesmerizing six on August 17, Friday during the Maharaja Trophy match. This happened during the T20 match between Mysuru Warriors and Bengaluru Blasters. Samit, representing Mysuru Warriors, smashed a terrific six, facing opposition pacer Gneshwar Naveen in the seventh over of the innings.

However, Samit was dismissed on the very next delivery. The 18-year-old headed back to the dressing room after scoring just seven runs from seven balls. His short stay at the crease consisted of just one maximum. However, he left the fans in awe with his six-hitting prowess and the video soon went viral on X. He had come to the crease after the dismissal of SU Karthik in the fifth over.

Samit Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, was signed by Mysuru Warriors during the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 player auction. The last season's runner-up, Mysuru Warriors, secured the services of Samit, a middle-order batsman and seamer, for Rs 50,000. Samit is an 18-year-old all-rounder, capable of bowling medium pace and batting in the middle order. He was also part of the Karnataka Under-19 team that won the 2023-24 Cooch Behar Trophy. Additionally, he represented Karnataka State Cricket Association XI in a three-day game against the visiting Lancashire side in Alur.

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