IND vs ENG: Rahul Dravid receives unique gift from British artist Andy Brown in Dharamshala

India and England are currently facing each other in the fifth and final Test match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Thursday. India have already secured the series, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead, with a five-wicket win in the Ranchi Test.
 
Ahead of the series finale, British artist Andy Brown presented a painting of India's head coach, Rahul Dravid. Sharing the moment on X (formerly Twitter), Brown posted a photo featuring himself with Dravid, who held a portrait of himself. This artistic contribution adds a unique dimension to the cricketing event, blending sportsmanship with creativity on the global stage.

"With #rahuldravid @BCCI head coach yesterday. He said some very kind words about my work & how the team have enjoyed having me document the series. The players & coaching staff have been incredible - kind, welcoming & hospitable. Thank you all. #ENGvsIND #INDvsENG," Brown captioned the post.

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See Andy Brown's post:

With #rahuldravid @BCCI head coach yesterday. He said some very kind words about my work & how the team have enjoyed having me document the series. The players & coaching staff have been incredible - kind, welcoming & hospitable. Thank you all. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇮🇳🎨🏏 #ENGvsIND #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/Ez1PsHLnXA

— Andy Brown (@andybisanartist) March 7, 2024

In his painting, Brown skillfully portrayed Dravid's trademark pensive stance, reminiscent of the former cricketer's frequent presence during India's training sessions. Known for his adeptness at capturing the essence of fast-paced sports on canvas, Brown has forged a notable career in this niche.

Last year, he represented the British team at the World Baseball Classic, showcasing his talent on an international stage. In 2019, he embarked on a remarkable journey, visiting every Major League Baseball park in a single season to paint the action. Similar ventures took him to Taiwan last year, where he documented sporting events, and he was also commissioned to create a book of paintings highlighting the Dominican League.

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During the Test series between India and England, he crossed paths with spinner Kuldeep Yadav and shared that he also pursued painting as a passion.

"(It was) absolutely amazing. We talked about painting, we talked about art. He paints a little bit. We talked about cricket and it was very pleasant," Brown has said.