Dravid gives Rs 35,000 to groundsmen at Green Park

India head coach Rahul Dravid gave Rs 35,000 to Green Park's groundsmen for preparing a sporting pitch during the first Test against New Zealand.

India head coach Rahul Dravid.

India head coach Rahul Dravid gave Rs 35,000 to Green Park's groundsmen for preparing a sporting pitch during the first Test against New Zealand, which ended in a draw on Monday.

"We would like to make an official announcement. Mr Rahul Dravid has paid Rs 35,000 personally to our groundsmen," the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) announced after the game.

This was the first Test assignment for head coach Dravid, who took charge earlier this month.