Matches (3)
IPL (1)
WCL 2 (1)
PAK vs BAN (1)
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, final, CLT20, Delhi

Dravid and Tendulkar's T20 cricketing journey

Rahul Dravid's debut in T20s in 2008 was a forgettable one as Brendon McCullum played <i>that</i> innings. Things wouldn't get any better as Royal Challengers Bangalore finished one place above the wooden spooners in the inaugural Indian Premier League
Rahul Dravid's debut in T20s in 2008 was a forgettable one as Brendon McCullum played that innings. Things wouldn't get any better as Royal Challengers Bangalore finished one place above the wooden spooners in the inaugural Indian Premier League•Associated Press
Sachin Tendulkar had to contend with similar fortunes. After being named captain of Mumbai Indians, he had to wait till their eighth game to make an appearance due to injury, by which time his side was fighting to stay alive
Sachin Tendulkar had to contend with similar fortunes. After being named captain of Mumbai Indians, he had to wait till their eighth game to make an appearance due to injury, by which time his side was fighting to stay alive •AFP
The fairy tale ending, however, did not materialise as Deccan Chargers won the title, and the same luck followed Royal Challengers in the inaugural Champions League as they were knocked out in the group state
The fairy tale ending, however, did not materialise as Deccan Chargers won the title, and the same luck followed Royal Challengers in the inaugural Champions League as they were knocked out in the group state•Getty Images
Tendulkar, though, recorded his best season in IPL, becoming the top-run scorer and setting the record for the most number of fours as he led Mumbai all the way to the final
Tendulkar, though, recorded his best season in IPL, becoming the top-run scorer and setting the record for the most number of fours as he led Mumbai all the way to the final•Indian Premier League
The scene shifted to international cricket as, being the only batsman in form on India's tour to England, Dravid became the oldest player to debut in T20 cricket, but that didn't stop him from whacking three consecutive sixes off England's Samit Patel
The scene shifted to international cricket as, being the only batsman in form on India's tour to England, Dravid became the oldest player to debut in T20 cricket, but that didn't stop him from whacking three consecutive sixes off England's Samit Patel •Getty Images
Back in Royals' colours for 2012, Dravid was the automatic choice to replace Shane Warne as captain
Back in Royals' colours for 2012, Dravid was the automatic choice to replace Shane Warne as captain •AFP
In IPL 2013, Tendulkar produced his final half-century in Mumbai colours, but his efforts were outdone by Virender Sehwag's 95 that stole the show
In IPL 2013, Tendulkar produced his final half-century in Mumbai colours, but his efforts were outdone by Virender Sehwag's 95 that stole the show•BCCI
He bid adieu to limited-overs cricket after preserving a perfect record in Jaipur through 2013, and leading Rajasthan Royals to the final of the Champions League
He bid adieu to limited-overs cricket after preserving a perfect record in Jaipur through 2013, and leading Rajasthan Royals to the final of the Champions League•BCCI
That year, Dravid made his highest T20 score - 75 off 36 balls against Rajasthan Royals - en route to becoming the highest run-getter for his side
That year, Dravid made his highest T20 score - 75 off 36 balls against Rajasthan Royals - en route to becoming the highest run-getter for his side•AFP
On his return, Tendulkar joined Sanath Jayasuriya to form a mouth-watering opening combination, but Mumbai could not crack the league stage after losing their first four matches on the trot
On his return, Tendulkar joined Sanath Jayasuriya to form a mouth-watering opening combination, but Mumbai could not crack the league stage after losing their first four matches on the trot•AFP
Tendulkar's troubles with captaincy continued in the following season, as Mumbai could not manage any momentum, slumping to seventh place
Tendulkar's troubles with captaincy continued in the following season, as Mumbai could not manage any momentum, slumping to seventh place•Associated Press
When, for some reason, he kept the big-hitting Kieron Pollard down at No. 8 during the chase as Mumbai lost by 22 runs
When, for some reason, he kept the big-hitting Kieron Pollard down at No. 8 during the chase as Mumbai lost by 22 runs•Indian Premier League
It was always a matter of time as finally, in 2011, Tendulkar, bereft of the burden of captaincy, joined the T20 century club. However, his innings was not enough to prevent a Mumbai defeat at the hands of Kochi Tuskers Kerala
It was always a matter of time as finally, in 2011, Tendulkar, bereft of the burden of captaincy, joined the T20 century club. However, his innings was not enough to prevent a Mumbai defeat at the hands of Kochi Tuskers Kerala•Associated Press
Though he hasn't set the T20 world alight, Dravid's leadership heralded several upcoming talents, like Ajinkya Rahane, with whom he paired to produce one of the most solid opening partnerships of the IPL
Though he hasn't set the T20 world alight, Dravid's leadership heralded several upcoming talents, like Ajinkya Rahane, with whom he paired to produce one of the most solid opening partnerships of the IPL•AFP
Dravid's side was the worst to suffer that season as they were rocked by the spot-fixing scandal, which led to three Royals players - Ajit Chandila, Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan - being banned
Dravid's side was the worst to suffer that season as they were rocked by the spot-fixing scandal, which led to three Royals players - Ajit Chandila, Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan - being banned •BCCI
In what would be his final T20 match, Tendulkar signed off from the shortest format in glorious fashion, with his side winning a second Champions League title
In what would be his final T20 match, Tendulkar signed off from the shortest format in glorious fashion, with his side winning a second Champions League title•BCCI
Dravid lost the captaincy to Kevin Pietersen in IPL 2009, and did not get it back even when Pietersen was called away for national duty, as his Karnataka team-mate, Anil Kumble, led Royal Challengers to the IPL final
Dravid lost the captaincy to Kevin Pietersen in IPL 2009, and did not get it back even when Pietersen was called away for national duty, as his Karnataka team-mate, Anil Kumble, led Royal Challengers to the IPL final•Indian Premier League
IPL 2010 turned out to be Dravid's final season with his hometown side
IPL 2010 turned out to be Dravid's final season with his hometown side•Indian Premier League
Dravid's services were acquired by Rajasthan Royals for the 2011 season and Dravid fit right in as one of the leaders of the young side
Dravid's services were acquired by Rajasthan Royals for the 2011 season and Dravid fit right in as one of the leaders of the young side•AFP
2011 proved to be Tendulkar's year. After winning the World Cup in grand fashion in his home town, Tendulkar watched Mumbai take the Champions League trophy as well
2011 proved to be Tendulkar's year. After winning the World Cup in grand fashion in his home town, Tendulkar watched Mumbai take the Champions League trophy as well•AFP
Although Tendulkar also produced some starts, he had a largely forgettable IPL 2012, apart for a season-high 74 that led the charge for Mumbai as they chased Chennai Super Kings' 173 at home
Although Tendulkar also produced some starts, he had a largely forgettable IPL 2012, apart for a season-high 74 that led the charge for Mumbai as they chased Chennai Super Kings' 173 at home•Associated Press
For Tendulkar, though, it was a memorable tournament, as his Mumbai Indians broke new ground with their first IPL triumph
For Tendulkar, though, it was a memorable tournament, as his Mumbai Indians broke new ground with their first IPL triumph•Pragyan Ojha - Twitter