Rahul Dravid's Car Met With Accident In Bengaluru: Watch Video Of Mr Cool's Argument After Minor Incident

Bengaluru witnessed an unusual sight on Tuesday when former Indian cricketer and head coach of the World Cup-winning team, Rahul Dravid, was seen engaged in an argument with a driver of goods vehicle. Known for his calm demeanour and sportsmanship on the field, Dravid's involvement in a roadside altercation has left netizens in disbelief.

The Incident

The incident reportedly occurred on Cunningham Road in Vasanth Nagar, contrary to initial speculations that it took place on CMH Road in Indira Nagar. According to reports from Kannada media, a goods vehicle hit Dravid's white car from behind, causing minor damage.

As soon as people recognized the cricketing legend, they gathered around his car, whipping out their phones to record the confrontation. Overwhelmed by the growing crowd, Dravid chose to leave the scene after taking the contact number of the goods vehicle driver. The case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Grounds Police Station, but no official complaint has been filed.

The Viral Response

The video of Dravid, affectionately known as 'Mr. Cool,' engaging in an argument quickly went viral. Social media erupted with witty takes on the situation, blending admiration for Dravid with humour about Bengaluru's infamous traffic woes."Even Rahul Dravid has to fight on the Bengaluru roads."

• "OMG. An auto driver is arguing with the God of Cricket!"
• "Indira Nagar goonda is like: Not my area..." (A reference to a past viral advertisement featuring Dravid in an aggressive avatar)
• "Dravid is lucky that he speaks Kannada! Otherwise, he would have been canceled all over social media by Olatas."
• "Auto anna not leaving even the gentleman himself!"
• "Wall missing between auto and car."
• "The Wall is breached?"
• "Annaa, he is our Wall of India. Let him go, definitely not his mistake."
• "Things even 'The Wall' cannot defend against - the friendly neighborhood auto-driver on Indian streets."
• "Jammy, time to bring out the Indiranagar ka gunda in you... these auto drivers are hopeless!"