What makes Rahul Dravid click?

Sports Desk: Rajasthan Royals may not have won this year's IPL but their showing was inspiring to say the least. Caught in the spot-fixing scandal, the team was guided to a third place finish by their inspirational captain, Rahul Dravid.

Dravid has silenced bowlers throughout the world with his solid batting technique and exemplary skill with the willow. His determination and dedication is unparalleled in the world of cricket.

On 4 May Rahul Dravid celebrated his 10th marriage anniversary. 'The Wall' of Indian cricket has often said that his family is his 'wall' as he has received support from his wife and his two kids throughout his career. They have also proved to be very lucky for this legendary cricketer.

Click to find out how Rahul Dravid and Vijeta Dravid became from 'just friends' to a married couple

Vijeta's father SP Pendharkar was a wing commander in the army whereas her mother was a dietician. After retirement, SP Pendharkar settled in Nagpur along with his family.

Vijeta was the youngest member in her family and since the very beginning has followed a simple lifestyle. She loved studying and completed her graduation from Shri Shivaji Science College.

Vijeta's father stayed in Bangalore for 3 years between 1968 and 1971. It was during this time that the two families came in contact with each other.
  

Both the families came close during this time and Rahul and Vijeta developed a close friendship. It was the Dravid family that put forward the marriage proposal which was readily accepted by Vijeta's family.

  

Rahul and Vijeta tied the knot on 4 May 2003. They have two sons, Samit and Anvay.

  

Vijeta's presence proved lucky for Dravid as between his marriage and his first anniversary, he averaged 95 in Test cricket and 41.77 in ODIs.

  

After his first son's birth and before his first birthday, Dravid again had a healthy average of 62 in Tests and 44 in ODIs. 

Rahul Dravid's second son's birth once again got him going as after his birth and before his first birthday Dravid had a staggering average of 95.33 in Tests.