It was a familiar sight at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday. As Samit Dravid made his way to the crease for Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026, it only took a few deliveries for social media to be compared to one of Indian cricketthe biggest hitters.The trigger movement, upright stance, high left elbow, and compact rear lift immediately evoked memories of his father, Rahul Dravid. For many fans watching, it was as if “The Wall” had returned to the fold.The summit came under difficult circumstances after the Blasters lost two wickets inside the first eight deliveries. Instead of panicking, the young batsman played calmly, scoring 32 off 23 balls to stabilize the innings before departing.His contribution proved crucial as Rohan Patil scored 64 and Praveen Dubey added 51 to take Bengaluru Blasters to 203/7. Hubli Tigers mounted a spirited chase led by Manvanth Kumar’s explosive 60 but ended up short by just two runs.Although Samit’s innings featured six boundaries, it was his technique that became the main talking point. His sharp square cuts, fluid sweeps, controlled moves and balanced footwork were uncannily reminiscent of Rahul Dravid’s trademark, prompting fans online to describe him as a “photocopy” of the former India captain.Considering his upbringing, these comparisons are not unexpected. Having grown up in the Karnataka cricket system under one of the best technicians of the game, Samit naturally developed many of the fundamentals of batting that made his father a legend.However, despite the similarities, the young man is carving out a career with different skills.Where Rahul built his legacy as one of the greatest specialist batsmen in the history of cricket, Samit emerged as a true all-rounder of the bowlers. Along with his middle order batting, he offers medium pace and has already made a strong impression in age group cricket.He played a key role in Karnataka’s 2023-24 Cooch Behar Trophy winning campaign, amassing 362 runs with 16 wickets. One of the standout performances in that tournament came in the form of a crucial 98 against Jammu and Kashmir.Those performances earned him selection for the Indian Under-19 squad for the 2024 home series against Australia. However, a knee injury ended that opportunity. Since recovering, Samit has continued to improve and continues to strengthen his credentials with consistent domestic performances with bat and ball.The next generation of the Dravid family does not end there.Rahul Dravid’s younger son, Anvay Dravid, is also starting to establish himself on the national scene. Unlike Samit, Anvay is a goal-kicker, following a role similar to that of his father for much of his international career.The 17-year-old was recently named in India’s under-19 squad for the tour of Sri Lanka starting on July 14.Anvay captained Karnataka U-19 to the quarter-finals of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scoring 220 runs in six matches, including an unbeaten 82. He also represented India U-19 B in a triangular series involving India A and Afghanistan U-19 before being picked for Team C in the U-19 one-day Challenger Trophy after another impressive run in the domestic championship. cricket.
