Former India captain Rahul Dravid said he would like to earn the degree by accomplishing research in the field of sports.
The Bangalore University had decided to honour the 43-year-old Dravid during its 52nd Annual Convocation ceremony on January 27. However, Dravid, who is currently the coach of India Under-19 and India 'A' teams, declined to accept the degree.
"The Honourable Governor and the Chancellor of Bangalore University had approved to confer honorary degree on Rahul Dravid, former captain of Indian cricket team, at the 52nd annual convocation of Bangalore University scheduled to be held on January 27," the university stated in its press release.
"However, Rahul Dravid while thanking Bangalore university, for recognising him for the honorary degree, has in all humility declined to accept the honorary degree, He has conveyed that he would try to earn a doctorate degree by accomplishing some form of academic research in the field of sport rather than receiving an honorary degree," the release added.
Dravid is one of the most respected modern-day batsmen, representing India in 164 Tests and 344 ODIs. Dravid amassed 13,288 Test runs and 10,889 runs in the ODIs during his illustrious 16-year career.
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