India batsman Rahul Dravid has reportedly called a news conference for Friday March 9 in which he is expected to announce his retirement from international cricket.
The 39-year-old scored 13,288 runs in 164 Tests since making his debut in 1996, second only to compatriot Sachin Tendulkar and has made 36 centuries.
Dravid retired from one-day cricket last September, having scored 10,889 runs in 344 internationals.
He will reportedly continue to play in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament.
Rahul Dravid's career statistics
Tests: 164 games, 13,288 runs, average 52.31, catches 210
ODIs: 344 games, 10,889 runs, average 39.16, catches 196, stumpings 14