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Pakistan calls Rahul Dravid ‘The Real Gentleman’ ahead of U-19 World Cup. Here’s why

Rahul Dravid is considered to be a gem of a coach and a role model cricketer. He is someone who inspires millions of young kids to take to the sport

The entire cricketing world acknowledges the fact that former Indian and legendary batsman Rahul Dravid is considered the ‘true gentleman’ of the game. So when Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez recently posted a picture with him, Dravid’s fans from Pakistan took the opportunity to shower him with praises.

So here’s how they met:

Hafeez was travelling to New Zealand and so was Rahul Dravid. Incidentally, the two boarded the same flight. When Hafeez met Dravid, he instantly clicked a picture with him and posted it on Twitter.  The post received heartwarming responses from Pakistani fans.

The post read, “Met with a man called THE WALL in cricket RAHUL bhai @Im_Dravid he is a great human being always there to talk about cricket & helping u out , honoured to play with him in the Feild & always pleasure to meet U , stay blessed.”

Met with a man called THE WALL in cricket RAHUL bhai @Im_Dravid he is a great human being always there to talk about cricket & helping u out , honoured to play with him in the Feild & always pleasure to meet U , stay blessed pic.twitter.com/vCyDwM34YY

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) December 28, 2017

Here are the replies from Pakistani fans which highlight the fact that former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid is respected all across Pakistan:

Dravid is a great cricketer but also a great person. Humble man

— Rasheed shakoor (@rasheedshakoor) December 29, 2017

Such a fabulous player and a great human being…. @AzharAli_ should learn something from him.

— khan sb (@kaab001) December 29, 2017

One of the greatest batsman cricket ever have

— Farrukh Shameer (@shooby367) December 29, 2017

Absolute legend of the game, not many bowlers could get through his impeccable defence.

— Mo Hussain (@Mohamme33006405) December 29, 2017

One is Professor quite a nice person from Sargodha Punjab….
And another the most kind and greatest Gentleman from Bangalore Respect for both of you …..Really biggest fan of yours…

— Asif Ahmad (@Engr_asifmir) December 29, 2017

Rahul is a true gentleman of cricket. Great character

— Faheem Tareen (@jeans19) December 29, 2017

What a player he was. Miss the legend.

— Atif Subhani (@AtifSubhani) December 29, 2017

Ye as a Pakistani he was my favorite Indian batmens his wicket was more important then any other player such a soild player he was

— Y A S I R (@Yasirhere) December 29, 2017

Dravid is currently the coach of India’s U-19 team. He was travelling with his team to attend the World Cup while Hafeez was with the Pakistan side to participate in a limited-overs cricket series in New Zealand.