Rahul Dravid Declines an Honorary Degree – and Wins Our Hearts

Dravid declined the doctorate for he wants to “earn a doctorate degree” rather than receiving it.

He is often referred to as cricket’s gentleman. The one man who maintains his dignity, at all costs.

That’s why when Rahul Dravid turned down an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University, we wondered how he would make it look graceful.

And he didn’t disappoint.

Dravid declined the doctorate saying that he wants to "earn a doctorate degree" rather than receiving it.

The University put out a press release saying that “while thanking the university for recognising him, (Dravid) has in all humility declined to accept the honorary degree."

This, quite obviously, melted many a hearts of social media. Here’s proof.

Rahul Dravid rejects Bangalore University's honorary doctorate.
Says he'd like to earn a PhD.
What a man.

Dr. Vijay Mallya must be shocked.

— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) January 25, 2017

Good thing that Rahul Dravid rejected this honorary doctorate. Otherwise his name would have become Dr. Avid.

— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) January 25, 2017

Rahul Dravid isn't just a legend in cricket but in real life too. Rejects Bangalore university's doctorate, says, "Would like to earn it."

— Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) January 25, 2017

Rahul Dravid Rejects Bangalore University's Honorary Doctorate. Told The University He'd Rather Do A PhD In Sports#Legend Setting Example. pic.twitter.com/IlECeRrNx7

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) January 25, 2017

This man will never stop inspiring. More than a role model.. he is a hero.
https://t.co/QCPizt04q6

— Sushrut Shitoot (@SushrutShitoot) January 25, 2017

https://t.co/sLlComy7Rq

There are human beings and then there is Rahul Dravid #RahulDravid

— Ankita Singh (@AnkitaS24) January 25, 2017

Rahul Dravid keeps raising the bar higher & higher. #Respect pic.twitter.com/NybbSP8hDd

— Sherlock (@engineerology) January 25, 2017