During his playing days, Allan Donald was considered as one of the most fearsome fast bowlers in the world. Apart from the scorching pace, the former Proteas speedster also used to intimidate the batters with his sledging.
Legendary batter and current India coach Rahul Dravid was at the receiving end of Donald’s speed and sledge during an ODI match in Durban way back in 1997.
More than two decades later, Donald, who is the current bowling coach of Bangladesh, issued a public apology to Dravid for his ugly behaviour and also invited the India head coach for dinner.
In an interview with Sony Sports Network, Donald admitted that he had crossed the line while sledging Dravid during that ODI in Durban.
"There was one ugly incident in Durban that I don't wanna talk about. He (Rahul Dravid) and Sachin were smoking us to all parts. I overstepped the mark a little bit. I've just nothing but massive respect for Rahul. I would like to go out and sit with Rahul and say sorry to him again about what happened that day. I just had to do something silly that brought his wicket actually. But I still apologise for what I said that day. What a guy, what a great bloke. So Rahul, if you are listening. I would love to have a night out with you," Donaldo said.
Dravid was shown Donald's message in a separate interview. Responding to Donald's dinner invitation, the India coach hilariously said: "Absolutely, I look forward to it, especially if he is paying."
Notably, Donald and Dravid are currently in Chattogram as part of the coaching staff of Bangladesh and India, respectively. The two sides are currently playing a Test series, which is part of the ongoing WTC cycle.
