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Rahul Dravid dismissive of criticism on follow on issue for the test match

"Timid Dravid", the headline in a British mass circulated daily, sums up the reaction to Rahul Dravid's decision not to enforce the follow-on in the third Test despite a 319-run lead against England.
Rahul Dravid In the euphoric celebrations over 1-0 series win for his team, the Indian skipper's inexplicable decision may be overshadowed, but it will long remain a topic of discussion.

Dravid may have been nervous and timid on the field, but he was totally dismissive of cricket fans while defending his decision.

"I can understand the disappointment of the people in their living rooms. But I have seen the bowlers from close quarters and could read their body language," Dravid said after the drawn match at the Oval.

"I am aware of the public disappointment but at the end of the day I have to take my decisions and (facing criticism is) part and parcel of the captain's job in India. We came here to win the series and at the end of the day that's what matters," he said.

Other than leading the team to a win, Dravid has had a poor series with a batting average of 25.20 in three Tests during which he probably made a slowest 12 runs off 96 balls in Test history. He also dropped a sitter off his counterpart Michael Vaughan when the batsman was on 18.

Dravid's decision not to enforce follow-on not only came in for flak in the British media but also evoked a sharp criticism from former cricketers and fans back home.

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