Rahul Dravid Takes A Paycut For His U-19 Team, Believes Everyone Should Be Paid Equally

First things first, we are lucky to be breathing in the times of the living legend Rahul Dravid. A true gentleman in every way, it is Dravid’s passion and dedication for the sport that makes me, and several other cricket enthusiasts feel that way.

Like being the most respectable man to walk and play on the pitch wasn’t enough, he even went ahead and shaped up the future of Indian cricket with the U-19 team (read their glorious world cup win)!

I know what you’re thinking- ‘can’t respect this man more.’ Amirite? Guess what? You couldn’t be more wrong. You and I, both.

Remember when the head coach of the U-19 cricket team, after the triumph, had expressed his reservations about accepting Rs 50 lakh when members of the support staff had got Rs 20 lakh each, and the players Rs 30 lakh each? Well, he has gone ahead and done it!

That’s right. According to Indian Express, Rahul Dravid has actually gone out his way and taken a pay cut! His sense of fair-play has even convinced BCCI to ensure that the support staff gets equal cash rewards. 

The man behind hardwork #RahulDravid #Wall #Champions #U19CWC team India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/K2PIODELks

— U19IndianCricketTeam (@U19ICT) February 3, 2018

Reportedly, every member of the coaching staff, including Dravid, will receive Rs 25 lakh.

Needless to say, the Internet is bowing before The Wall. Again. 

1. RESPECT.

Rahul Dravid's sense of fair play and willingness to take a cut in his own earnings to ensure that support staff get more is a rare story #respect pic.twitter.com/6PPPkL36Hb

— Rupashree Nanda (@rupashreenanda) February 25, 2018

2. Truer words can not be spoken!

Sigh! What a hero Rahul Dravid is. People like Dravid and Gopichand are continuing the true tradition of Gurus! https://t.co/zqVDoqtAVM

— Shefali Vaidya. (@ShefVaidya) February 26, 2018

3. Pretty please?

Can we please just elect Dravid to the post of PM?

I know it sounds silly, but this is the kind of person India needs. Someone who cares for others. Everything else can be learnt, but decency & kindness come from within.
https://t.co/UjshjFTJFR

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) February 25, 2018

4. A class apart!

#Dravid stands firm on all his coaching staff getting the same bonus as him, willing to take less personally if needed.
Well done @BCCI for agreeing.

Not that we needed any further proof but #TheWall is truly such a class acthttps://t.co/mVd4IGEzD3

— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) February 25, 2018

5. The man of the moment.

What a beautiful gesture from Rahul Dravid. Firmly standing for and ensuring removal of discrimination in the rewards to the coaching staff of the Under 19 winning team. pic.twitter.com/qs3bg7vZUu

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 25, 2018

6. Who isn’t?!

#RahulDravid nvr disappoints anyone… I am proud to be your Fan, Equall distribution of Prize money amng all staff… Cuts down his own Prize money so dat staff gets equall share….
PROUD DRAVIDIAN

— Rohitt Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) February 25, 2018

7. Salute is the word.

Superrrrbbb #RahulDravid @BCCI agrees to #TheWalls request, cut his prize money to 25lacs & makes it equal with all staff members prize money …. #Salute #Proud 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) February 25, 2018

8. Popular opinion of the day.

Can we make Rahul Dravid prime minister? https://t.co/c4OOrYn1GP

— Avinash ಅವಿನಾಶ್ (@tnavinash) February 25, 2018

9. *folds hand*

Rahul Dravid. You sir are a God. Our God. 🙏 https://t.co/VMuy2tX5jG

— Nakul Shenoy (@NakulShenoy) February 26, 2018

10. Ditto!

This is why Rahul Dravid is not only my favourite cricketer but also my favourite person as well 🙏 https://t.co/xsSas8wdSV

— KTR (@KTRTRS) February 26, 2018

11. Not sure how he does it though!

#RahulDravid is a true gentleman and again he has out done himself in generosity .. Really a living legend.. Hats off to him.. Huge respect #RoleModel 🙏🙏 https://t.co/3nh6vT1Igw

— S. Atri (@dr_swarnim) February 26, 2018

Now, while only takes a will like Dravid’s to do something so selfless it makes one wonder what was stopping BCCI from revising the cash awards.

#RahulDravid stands so tall, taking a cut of Rs 25 lakh so that his support staff gets equal amount. But Isn’t it unfortunate that the @BCCI halved his amount rather than increasing everyone’s award money @Im_Dravid https://t.co/Is6DqvK8wb

— Umesh Upadhyay (@upadhyayumesh) February 26, 2018

Until then, and after…thank you, for being you Dravid. Hats off!

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