Rahul Dravid Jokes: I’ll Play Myself in a Biopic if the Pay is Right

Former Team India head coach Rahul Dravid showed off his witty side at the CEAT Cricket Awards held in Mumbai on Wednesday, August 21. The celebrated cricket legend made a lighthearted statement that he would consider starring in his biopic—if the money is good enough!

Rahul Dravid, who was honored with the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24, continues to be admired not just for his stellar cricket career but also for his humility and humor. Known as one of the greatest batters of all time, the former India captain later had a remarkable stint as the head coach of the Indian team. Under his guidance, Team India clinched the 2024 T20 World Cup after finishing as runners-up in both the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2023 World Test Championship.

During a Q&A session at the awards ceremony, Dravid’s rarely-seen sense of humor took center stage. When asked who he thinks should portray him in a biopic, the 51-year-old replied with a cheeky grin, suggesting that he could take on the role himself—if the compensation meets his standards.

This unexpected display of humor delighted the audience and offered a glimpse of Dravid’s often understated charm beyond the cricketing arena.