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Sourav Ganguly recalls emotional moment involving Rahul Dravid and his father at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Sourav Ganguly recalls emotional moment involving Rahul Dravid and his father at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly recalled an incident at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. He recounted how he once asked Rahul Dravid's father, Sharad Dravid, if he would watch Rahul play from the last bench in the stadium. Sharad Dravid responded that he watches because it was a lifelong dream for him. The article also noted that Sharad Dravid worked at Kissan Jam, a jam and fruit preserves company, and passed away in Bengaluru on July 3, 2013, at the age of 79.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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