Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid: Wishes pour in as 'The Wall' turns 45

Rahul Dravid, better known as The Wall of India, turns 45 on Thursday. 

13288 Test runs and 10889 ODI runs do all the talking about his skills and technical proficiency. He led team India and when the situation presented itself during 2003 World Cup, stood behind the stumps as well.

Mr Dependable always came through for cricket in India. Earlier with his skills on the field, now off the field for the Under-19 team with his coaching prowess.

Here's how wishes are pouring in for Rahul Dravid

Happy birthday, Rahul Bhai. A thorough gentleman who taught us the meaning of commitment and sacrifices. Getting my ODI and Test caps from you will always hold a special place in my heart.
Hope the boys make you proud in the upcoming U-19 World Cup. #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/f9JqYvhn82

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 11, 2018

Friendship isn’t about being inseparable but knowing and realising that inspite of not meeting regularly nothing will change. Wishing the very best to a dear friend, Rahul with whom I have shared some great memories #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/9BcLlN7wFF

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 11, 2018

One of the legends of the game, an inspiration as much off the field as on the field and a man who taught me so much, #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/GPmDcdIsKD

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 11, 2018

Happy Birthday to #TheWall of Indian Cricket! Have a great year Rahul bhai. #HappyBirthdayDravid

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 11, 2018

Happy Birthday to the legend #RahulDravid . I have learned a lot of skills from you and I consider myself so lucky to play under your leadership. #HappyBirthdayRahulDravid #TheWall pic.twitter.com/LbdjPTDlOb

— R P Singh (@RpSingh99) January 11, 2018

Wishing a very happy birthday to the Great Wall of India.. #RahulDravid what a player..a song from Bollywood I wanna dedicate to u is NA KOI HAI NA KOI THA.....CRICKET MAI TUMHARE JAISA.. Class apart outstanding batting skills and slip catcher pic.twitter.com/QW2qCfl8hR

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 11, 2018

Many happy returns of the day Rahul. Good luck with the U 19 World Cup pic.twitter.com/yToojJFWNN

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 11, 2018

Commitment, Consistency, Class. Here's wishing a very Happy Birthday to Former #TeamIndia Skipper Rahul Dravid #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/FTgk1SjdT9

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2018

13,288 Test runs
10,889 ODI runs
48 international centuries
1 legendary career

Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid! pic.twitter.com/R1kdkFQH5w

— ICC (@ICC) January 11, 2018

A very happy birthday to @bengalurufc's brand ambassador, Rahul Dravid
#LetsFootball #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/wkcaUcdBfx

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) January 11, 2018

Birthday greetings to cricketing legend Rahul Dravid

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 11, 2018

"He was always willing to do things for the team; ready to open, ready to bat at No.3, ready to keep, ready to captain. He was a responsible man and through his actions he inspired us to play from our hearts and give 100%." - @ImRaina
Always an inspiration. Super Birthday Dravid! pic.twitter.com/XeQ1aOOJM3

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 11, 2018

Fierce grit, passion, focus, stamina and humility - these words amply describe Rahul Dravid. Wishing the 'Wall of Indian Cricket' a very happy birthday!#HappyBirthdayDravid

— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) January 11, 2018

Gentleman of Indian Cricket and a "wall" for all our competing teams. You have stood by India's side in all storms, be it as the intelligent batsman, as captain or now as a guide. My wishes for your good health and more achievements. #HappyBirthdayDravid , @Im_Dravid @BCCI pic.twitter.com/9bX0sri3C2

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) January 11, 2018

Always Dependable
Nucleus of the 1st #RCB side
Extraordinary Mentor

Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid! #PlayBold #Legend #PrideOfBengaluru

— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) January 11, 2018

First as a player, then as a coach and mentor.
Your contribution to the game is simply unmatched.
You truly are a gentleman amongst gentlemen.
A true Royal legend!

Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid #HappyBirthdayDravid #DravidTurns45 #HallaBol #Cricket pic.twitter.com/sV666qjiCG

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 11, 2018