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Prakash was initiated into the game by his father Ramesh Padukone, who was the Secretary of Mysore Badminton Association for many years. Padukone’s first official tournament was the Karnataka state junior championship in 1962, which he lost in the very first round. However, two years later he managed to win the state junior title. He changed his playing style to a more aggressive one in 1971, and won the Indian national junior title in 1972. He also won the senior title the same year.

Rahul Dravid views cricket as a profound passion he was lucky to turn into a career, emphasizing hard work, self-belief, and constant improvement to overcome natural limitations, believing his game was built on a strong defense, discipline, and a deep understanding of his own strengths and weaknesses, allowing him to adapt and contribute consistently over a long period.