Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Dravid's Bizarre Dismissal: Shoelace Confusion in 2011 Edgbaston Test
In a 2011 cricket match, Rahul Dravid was wrongly dismissed.
He thought he edged the ball, but it actually hit his shoelace.
The umpire and his batting partner thought he hit the ball with his bat, so he walked off without review.
After watching the replay, he realized it was his shoelace!
This happened during a game where India lost badly to England.
Dravid, known for his batting skills, was confused by the unusual dismissal.
Rahul Dravid was dismissed in a 2011 Test match due to his shoelace being hit by the ball.
The incident occurred during the third Test at Edgbaston, where India was heavily defeated by England.
Dravid, unaware of the shoelace contact, initially thought he had edged the ball.
The dismissal was considered bizarre, and Dravid later watched the replay to confirm the unusual cause.
India lost the match, extending their winless streak at Edgbaston.
- Who
- Rahul Dravid, the batsman.
- What
- Rahul Dravid was dismissed because the ball hit his shoelace.
- When
- During the 2011 Test series.
- Where
- Edgbaston, England.
- Why
- The dismissal was due to a rare and unusual incident, as the ball struck the aglet of his shoelace.
Views on Dravid's Dismissal
The Ball's Trajectory
Dravid's Perception vs. Reality
Views on Dravid's Dismissal
Dravid thought he had edged the ball.
The Ball's Trajectory
The ball hit the shoelace.
Initial Perception
Views on Dravid's Dismissal
Dravid initially heard a noise and thought he edged it.
The Ball's Trajectory
The umpire thought he edged it.
- Match
- India vs. England
- Venue
- Edgbaston
- Year
- 2011
- Dismissal
- Caught behind
- Batsman
- Rahul Dravid
- Opponent
- England