Dravids injury is a big blow.

;Press Trust of IndiaCHENNAI/KOCHI/NAGPUR, 31 JAN: Injured Rahul Dravid's absence from next month's Test series against South Africa came was a big blow for the team, but India are a confident lot after starting the year on a winning note against Bangladesh, said opener Gautam Gambhir here today. Rahul Dravid has been the wall of Indian middle order batting and his absence against a quality team such as South Africa will be a big blow, said Gambhir, a brand ambassador of MRF, after flagging off the Formula 1600 race in the MRF Challenge series.But we have begun 2010 well (by winning against Bangladesh). The players would want to carry the momentum against South Africa. Moreover, injuries are part and parcel of sports, and it gives other players an opportunity to prove their mettle against a tough opposition, he said.Dravid has been ruled out of the two-Test …