Scoring 10,000 test runs was beyond dreams, says Dravid

By N.Ananthanarayanan

CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - Indian batsman Rahul Dravid said on Saturday it had been beyond his dreams to achieve 10,000 test runs.

The 35-year-old Dravid became only the sixth player to reach the landmark while scoring 111 for his 25th century on day four of the first test against South Africa.

Dravid also became only the third player to achieve the landmark in both tests and one-dayers, joining compatriot Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies batsman Brian Lara.

"It is a proud moment," he told reporters. "For me, growing up, I dreamt of playing for India. When I look back I probably exceeded my expectations with what I have done over the last 10 to 12 years.

"I can look back and reflect that I maximised my potential over these years," he said. "To do it in Chennai with my family and friends watching was great."

GAVASKAR FEAT

Dravid said he remembered as a boy when Sunil Gavaskar became the first to reach the mark, with a late cut against Pakistan in the Ahmedabad test in 1987.