Rahul Dravid had a successful career in cricket, starting from a young age playing in the streets to representing India in tests and One-Day Internationals. Some key points in his career included making his debut for India in 1996, being named one of the highest run scorers in the 1999 World Cup, receiving the Arjuna Award in 1998, taking on wicketkeeping duties for India in 2002, being named Cricketer of the Year in 2004, captaining Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, and retiring from international cricket in 2012 to spend more time with his family.