Legendary Indian cricketer and former India head coach Rahul Dravid was involved in a minor traffic incident in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening. A video circulating online shows Dravid engaged in a discussion with an auto-rickshaw driver following a collision between Dravid’s car and the auto. The incident reportedly occurred on Cunningham Road.
Reports suggest Dravid’s car was hit from behind by a goods auto while stationary in traffic. While the specifics remain unclear, Dravid reportedly obtained the auto driver’s contact information before departing. No injuries were reported.
The video of the discussion, which appears to have involved a disagreement about the incident’s cause, went viral on social media. Reports indicate that the discussion was calm and that no police complaint has been filed.
According to a post on X by Times of India Bengaluru, the collision was minor and resulted in a brief, civil discussion between Dravid and the driver. A Deccan Herald report corroborates this, stating the incident occurred around 6:30 PM and that no formal complaint was lodged. Dravid reportedly noted the auto driver’s phone number and registration details.
Video: Rahul Dravid in a discussion with an auto driver
Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid’s car & a commercial goods vehicle were involved in a minor accident on Cunningham road in #Bengaluru. And unlike the #cred ad, #RahulDravid & the goods vehicle driver engaged in a civilized argument & left the place later. No complaint so far pic.twitter.com/HJHQx5er3P
— Harish Upadhya (@harishupadhya) February 4, 2025
As per a report by Deccan Herald, the incident took place around 6:30 PM. The report also states that no case has been filed with regards to the collision and accident.
Dravid, 52, is one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, with over 24,000 international runs across all formats. He also captained India at the 2007 World Cup and recently concluded his tenure as the Indian cricket team’s head coach, culminating in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory. He currently serves as head coach for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL.
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