Rahul Dravid’s car collides with auto in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Feb 5: Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid was involved in a minor road accident in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening. A video is going viral on social media that shows Dravid in a rare moment of frustration as he argues with an auto-rickshaw driver. However, true to his reputation, the former India captain maintained his composure and handled the situation in a graceful manner.

The accident reportedly took place at around 6:30 pm on Cunningham Road, one of Bengaluru’s busiest areas. “The auto-rickshaw hit Rahul Dravid’s car from behind when it was stuck in a jam,” said an eyewitness. “Dravid appeared visibly upset but was seen discussing the issue in Kannada with the auto driver in a calm manner.”

A passerby recorded the incident and uploaded it online, where it went viral. Unlike his “Indiranagar ka Gunda” persona that went viral in a popular advertisement, Rahul Dravid maintained his composure and had a composed conversation instead of aggressive confrontation.

Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid's car & a commercial goods vehicle were involved in a minor accident on Cunningham road in #Bengaluru. And unlike the #cred ad, #RahulDravid & the goods vehicle driver engaged in a civilized argument & left the place later. No complaint so far pic.twitter.com/HJHQx5er3P

— Harish Upadhya (@harishupadhya) February 4, 2025

According to reports, Rahul Dravid wrote down the registration number of the auto-rickshaw and the contact details of the driver before leaving the scene. No police complaint has been filed in connection with the incident.

Social media users lauded Dravid’s conduct, highlighting his dignity even in moments of frustration. Many praised him for handling the matter with composure, further cementing his image as a gentleman on and off the field.

While this minor mishap may have shaken him for a while, Rahul Dravid’s reaction reaffirmed his reputation as one of cricket’s most dignified men.