Rahul Dravid's son Samit shines with towering six in Maharaja T20 game, drawing comparisons to his legendary father

Samit, the talented son of legendary former Indian batter and coach Rahul Dravid, recently joined the Mysuru Warriors for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament. Making his debut for the team just last week, Samit faced a challenging start, with two consecutive single-digit dismissals in his first games. However, the fans were left in awe when Samit showcased his remarkable batting skills by effortlessly hitting a massive six during the intense match against Bengaluru Blasters.

Batting at number four, Samit had a modest performance, contributing just seven runs to his team's total.

The match was disrupted by rain, and Samit's team lost by four wickets. However, the six from Samit went viral on social media platform X during the match.

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Samit, a promising young all-rounder, captured attention with his performances in the 2023-24 Cooch Behar Trophy. Batting in the middle order, he contributed significantly to Karnataka's title-winning campaign, amassing 362 runs across eight matches.

His standout innings came with a robust 98 against Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing his batting prowess. Additionally, Samit’s all-round capabilities were on full display as he made key contributions with the ball, claiming 16 wickets in the tournament, including a crucial two-wicket haul in the final against Mumbai.

Under pressure, Samit demonstrated similar composure and skill that his father, Rahul Dravid, was renowned for during his illustrious career. Dravid, who transitioned from a successful playing career to coaching and broadcasting, has been instrumental in mentoring his son.

Despite his busy schedule as India’s head coach, Dravid has been actively involved in Samit’s cricketing journey. This includes notable performances like Samit’s 125-run knock against Frank Anthony Public School at the U-14 level in 2016.

Dravid senior, meanwhile, is on a well-deserved rest after playing a key role as Team India's head coach from 2021-2024, a stint which ended in June earlier this year with the side lifting the T20 World Cup. Under Dravid, India had also reached the final of the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup last year, losing to Australia in both games.

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