Although still young, Samit has gained attention in the Indian cricketing circles for his performances in age-group cricket.Like his father, Samit has shown promise as a cricketer, and there is interest in how his career might develop in the future.
On Saturday, Samit was drafted into the India under-19 squad for the upcoming multi-format series against Australia U-19.
Star Sports Kannada shared a clip on their official X handle of Samit where he talks about his selection in the India under-19 squad.
Samit says in the clip, “First of all, I am very happy to be selected and thank you for all your wishes. I think I am feeling great, I worked very hard for this moment.”
Samit has been playing cricket at the school and district levels, representing his school and state in various age-group tournaments. He has shown considerable talent as a batsman, often playing in the top order, much like his father. Samit has also been noted for his ability to score runs consistently in junior cricket.
Samit has already made headlines with some impressive performances in junior cricket tournaments. For instance, he has scored centuries in Under-14 and Under-16 matches, showcasing his potential as a future cricketer.
In 2019, Samit scored a century for Mallya Aditi International School in an Under-14 state-level cricket tournament in Karnataka, which brought him into the spotlight.
While it is too early to draw direct comparisons, Samit’s playing style has been described as being technically sound, with an emphasis on classical cricketing shots-an attribute that reflects the influence of his father. He is primarily a batsman but has also bowled occasionally, showing all-round capabilities.
Given his father’s legacy, there are naturally high expectations surrounding Samit Dravid’s cricketing future. However, Rahul Dravid has emphasized the importance of allowing his son to develop at his own pace without undue pressure.