Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha recently shared a funny memory from a tour of Sri Lanka, revealing how Rahul Dravid once playfully punished him, Rohit Sharma, and Yuvraj Singh. Back when they were young and new to the team, the trio took too long to finish their meal at the Taj Samundra hotel. As a result, Dravid made them run outside the hotel as a light-hearted punishment. The story offers a glimpse into the fun side of the Indian dressing room, where senior players like Dravid guided youngsters with both discipline and a touch of humor.
Rahul Dravid’s Light-Hearted Punishment for Young Trio Leaves Fans in Splits
Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha recently shared a funny and heartwarming memory from an old tour of Sri Lanka that involved none other than Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, and Yuvraj Singh. Speaking about their early days in international cricket, Ojha recalled how he, Rohit, and Yuvraj then newcomers once faced a light-hearted punishment from the legendary Dravid for taking too long to finish their meal.
“We were staying at the Taj Samundra. Rohit, Yuvi, and I often ate together. One day, we took too long to finish our food, and Rahul Dravid bhai told us to run in a vacant area outside the hotel. It was his way of disciplining us,” Ojha laughed while sharing the incident.
At the time, the Indian squad was filled with icons like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Anil Kumble. The anecdote gives fans a peek into the fun, family-like atmosphere of the Indian dressing room, where seniors like Dravid led with both authority and a sense of humor.
Ojha also spoke fondly of Rohit Sharma’s early wisdom. He shared a valuable piece of advice Rohit gave him during their U19 days: “If you want to play for India for a long time, you have to become a match-winner.”
While Yuvraj Singh went on to become a World Cup hero in 2007 and 2011, and Rohit has now become one of India’s most successful captains leading the team to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 wins this throwback highlights the humble and fun beginnings of three modern day legends.
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