Former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid was involved in a heated argument with an auto-rickshaw driver after a minor road accident in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening. A video of the incident which was captured by a passerby has since gone viral on social media.
According to reports, the incident took place on Cunningham Road around 6:30 PM. Dravid’s car was reportedly hit from behind by a good auto while stuck in traffic.
It remains uncertain whether Dravid himself was driving the car. In the video, he can been speaking angrily in Kannada with the auto driver and some part of the conversation mentioned breaks.
It was set that Rahul Dravid appeared upset, but the situation did not escalate further. After a brief argument, he took down the auto driver’s contact contact number and Vehicle details before leaving the scene. since no one was injured, no police complaint has been filed regarding the accident.
Even road rage kalesh is so gentle with Rahul Dravid ♥️ pic.twitter.com/pjlnSMXcfw
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) February 5, 2025
The video has suprised many, as Dravid known for his calm and composed personality. Nicknamed “The Wall” he has rarely been seen losing his temper in public. Social media reactions have been mixed, with some expressing shock at his reaction.
Regarded as one of the greatest cricketers, Rahul Dravid has scored 24,000 runs in international matches and captained India at 2007 World Cup. His coaching career peaked in July 2024, when he led India to victory in the T20 World Cup.
After stepping down as India’s head coach, Dravid appointed as Rajasthan Royals head coach ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. He played a crucial role in the auction where the franchise signed 13-year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest player bought in the IPL history.
