4 reasons why Rahul Dravid is India's most underrated captain

The overseas triumphs

After bowing out early from the 2007 World Cup, Dravid led India's to its first-ever Test series win in England in 21 years

Dravid's tenure as captain often gets marred by India's horror showing in the 2007 50-over cricket World Cup, where they were ousted in the opening round of the competition.

What doesn't get highlighted often are his results in bilateral series both in India and overseas in Tests and ODIs. During his tenure, India won Test series in West Indies in 2006 and in England in 2007. He was also the first captain to lead an Indian team to a Test win in South Africa in 2006.

In ODIs, India's performance at home against all teams was excellent, but perhaps under Dravid, their best triumph came in Pakistan in 2006, when they beat them 4-1 on their soil.

The followers of Indian cricket have always stressed upon the team playing well and winning overseas. Here was a captain who made that happen,