Ep 04 | ft. Rahul Dravid -Beyond Cricket, Beyond Limits on Haal Chaal aur Sawaal with Ashish Kaushik

In this unfiltered and inspiring conversation, Ashish sits down with one of the greatest legends of world cricket — Rahul Dravid — to explore stories beyond the boundary.
From his unwavering calm at the crease to the mindset that built resilience, leadership, and consistency, this episode is a masterclass in life and discipline.

Rahul opens up about:
✔ Handling pressure and expectations at the highest level
✔ The leadership lessons that shaped Indian cricket
✔ Overcoming self-doubt and maintaining balance off the field
✔ Fitness, recovery, and the evolution of the game
✔ Life beyond cricket and what drives him today

This is not just cricket talk — it’s about character, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.

⏱ Time Stamps – Haal Chaal Aur Sawaal ft. Rahul Dravid

00:00 – Intro
02:34 – Rahul Dravid joins the set and talks about the podcast & new-age trends
07:18 – Q&A Round Begins: Where his calm demeanor comes from and how it helps in high-pressure moments
25:22 – Story about cramps & dehydration – and how he managed it
39:45 – Major injuries in his career: Shoulder issues and playing through pain
44:32 – Fitness Talk: Gym workouts vs walking + Cricket then vs now
49:32 – Rahul on sports science & changes in the new era
52:39 – The role of AI in healthcare & sports performance
59:40 – Building the next generation: Shrinking playgrounds & infrastructure challenges
1:00:39 – Shoulder injuries & labral tears – Rahul’s own journey and advice
1:06:50 – Regenerative therapy explained: How YOS approaches advanced recovery
1:08:48 – X-Ray Round: Fun physiotherapy quiz
1:12:40 – Picture Envelope Round: Rahul talks about iconic partnerships (incl. VVS Laxman)
1:16:42 – Rahul on cricketers he admires + demonstrating their moves
1:20:45 – Mental vs Physical skills: The perfect balance in sports
1:23:22 – Rapid Recovery Round: Fun quick-fire questions
1:26:24 – Rahul on Hyperthyroidism & personal health challenges
1:29:32 – Mental health awareness in sports
1:35:15 – How Rahul handles frustration & anger
1:36:45 – Recovery mantra: Meditation, reading & staying grounded
1:39:12 – Stories behind his nicknames: Jammy & The Wall
1:40:45 – The Wall tribute at Chinnaswamy Stadium & his mother’s contribution
1:42:51 – Outro & Thank You Note

🎤 About the Host – Ashish Kaushik
With over 25 years of experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, Ashish Kaushik has worked with elite athletes, celebrities, and everyday champions across the UK and India. Having served in leadership roles at IPL, BCCI, National Cricket Academy (BCCI), Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, and the NHS (UK), he’s now on a mission to make world-class physiotherapy accessible to all — as the Co-Founder of YOS Sports Health Specialists Centres.

But beyond the credentials, Ashish is your guide, your friend, and your fiercest supporter in your journey toward a stronger you.

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