Here is the :interview of Rahul Dravid after taking 200th catch
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On becoming the first to take 200 catches
A nice feeling, definitely... Among other things, it shows that, over the years, I’ve played a part in somebody else’s success... That too is a nice feeling... Also shows that I’ve played in an era of great bowlers... Anil (Kumble), (Jawagal) Srinath, Harbhajan (Singh), Zaheer Khan... It’s because of the quality of the bowling that I’ve got opportunities as a fielder... Indeed, just goes to show that, in the last 14-15 years in particular, we’ve had a good attack.
Significance of 200 catches
Look, I’m not a great one for statistics and personal milestones. Of course, as I’ve said, it’s a nice feeling... I’ve always worked hard and I’ve put in the hours... Shows that if you put in the hours, then the rewards follow.
Bringing off a classic (Dale Steyn off Harbhajan) to reach 200
Such catches either stick or they don’t... You hope that they stick... Steyn’s did, fortunately... The many hours of practice helped.
His most memorable catch
There have been a few, Steyn’s certainly is one... The No.1 would have to be Mark Waugh’s, off Harbhajan, in the second innings at the Chepauk, in 2001.
Whether his record could be broken
I think so, yes... Ricky Ponting (178), Jacques Kallis (166), Mahela Jayawardene (165)... Any one of them could do one better, for that’s the way cricket goes.
Finally, having got past 12,000 runs in the first Test...
Again, I’m not an individual milestones person... But, yes, it feels nice... Winning matches and winning series gives more happiness, though
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On becoming the first to take 200 catches
A nice feeling, definitely... Among other things, it shows that, over the years, I’ve played a part in somebody else’s success... That too is a nice feeling... Also shows that I’ve played in an era of great bowlers... Anil (Kumble), (Jawagal) Srinath, Harbhajan (Singh), Zaheer Khan... It’s because of the quality of the bowling that I’ve got opportunities as a fielder... Indeed, just goes to show that, in the last 14-15 years in particular, we’ve had a good attack.
Significance of 200 catches
Look, I’m not a great one for statistics and personal milestones. Of course, as I’ve said, it’s a nice feeling... I’ve always worked hard and I’ve put in the hours... Shows that if you put in the hours, then the rewards follow.
Bringing off a classic (Dale Steyn off Harbhajan) to reach 200
Such catches either stick or they don’t... You hope that they stick... Steyn’s did, fortunately... The many hours of practice helped.
His most memorable catch
There have been a few, Steyn’s certainly is one... The No.1 would have to be Mark Waugh’s, off Harbhajan, in the second innings at the Chepauk, in 2001.
Whether his record could be broken
I think so, yes... Ricky Ponting (178), Jacques Kallis (166), Mahela Jayawardene (165)... Any one of them could do one better, for that’s the way cricket goes.
Finally, having got past 12,000 runs in the first Test...
Again, I’m not an individual milestones person... But, yes, it feels nice... Winning matches and winning series gives more happiness, though
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