Sachin unveils `Wall`celebrating Dravid landmark

Rahul Dravid`s 10,000 Test runs were celebrated here at Chinnaswamy stadium with Sachin Tendulkar unveiling a wall of 10,000 bricks.

Built by a Bangalore-based realtor group, the Wall projects Dravid in metal statue playing his trademark cover-drive and features the legendary batsman`s finest cricketing moments in both forms of cricket.

Dravid is popularly considered to be `the wall` of Indian batting for his impenetrable technique and diligence.

Unveiling the Wall, Tendulkar said Dravid truly deserved such recognition and it would remain a testimony for all his achievements.

`It is a great credit to his family. More than a great cricketer and a great batsman, Rahul is a perfect gentleman on and off the field. The Wall will inspire every budding cricketer to emulate Rahul and his batting skills,` Tendulkar said.

A live electronic unit in the top corner on the right displays Dravid`s current score - 10,246 runs in Test cricket. The unit will keep ticking as Dravid scores runs in Tests played in India or overseas.

Dravid’s parents - Sharad and Pushpa - were present on the occasion.

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