Another brick in The Wall

When Indian skipper Rahul Dravid gave the credit to Sachin Tendulkar for Imran Pathan’s elevation to No.3, it was a defining moment in Indian cricket. Well, Dravid was only acting true to himself. Giving the credit where it is due. A refreshing attitude.
No Indian captain, other than Dravid, would have dared to be so candid and let someone else take the honours for a move that proved to be a masterstroke.
When Maharaj ruled, and when things went wrong, he used the soap well. He kept himself clean off the dirt of the defeat. He could always find someone else to blame for the defeat. In triumph, he always jostled upfront to have his say though his bat had fallen silent.
I’m sure a few would be eager to present the theory that Dravid is not confident enough to take his own decisions. They might even say Dravid shall fall prey to the advice or suggestions of those who are with him. He leads by a committee, they shall say.
Let them. As the poet said ‘it is people’s job to speak.’
A wise captain always listens to his own voice but he must be attentive to what others say. Especially when that other is the most celebrated player on Planet Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar.
Dravid would do well to throw his ideas around his mates and be open enough to incorporate those that can strengthen the side into his grand design. Such an approach will only add to his stature.
Dravid was the man-of-the match at Nagpur. But he was wise and magnanimous enough to know who was the man of the moment‑Sachin Tendulkar.
“It's not easy to come back after four and a half, five months out of the game,” Dravid said. “Physically also, it is tough on you. He played a great knock for the team, batted for a long period of time," he added.
At Nagpur, Dravid did not have to speak about himself. Skipper’s bat did it pretty well.