5 greatest players of the straight drive

3 Rahul Dravid

As far as number 3 batsmen are concerned, there are very few players who can boast of a better record than former Indian great Rahul Dravid, and throughout the course of his career spanning almost 16 years, he remained one of the best exponents of the straight drive. The right-hander might have been known for his impregnable defence but when he decided to unfurl the strokes, he could match many of his more illustrious peers and the straight drive was definitely one of the more important constituent of his repertoire of strokes.

Moreover, he looked brilliant when he played it.

His excellent footwork, the straight bat and the high elbow made the stroke look particularly superb for anyone who had the privilege to watch him play live.