Kolkata 2001

Inarguably India’s best no. 3 Test batsmen, Rahul Dravid turns 40 on January 11, 2013. On Mr. Reliable’s birthday, we at MSN India have put together the finest Test knocks of this never-say-die cricketer. Take a look

Score: 180
Result: India won by 171 runs
The D-factor: When VVS Laxman was spread his magic all over the Eden Gardens, Rahul Dravid, in his own quiet way, played the supporting role to the hilt. Demoted in the batting order, Dravid responded with a gutsy hundred, fighting a bout of illness and the formidable Australian attack.