Bangalore  : Sharad Dravid (79), father of former India captain Rahul Dravid, passed away here Wednesday evening at his residence, according to a press release from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

Sharad Dravid is survived by wife Pushpa and sons Rahul and Vijay. It was learnt that the last rites would be performed Thursday morning.

The president, office-bearers and the members of the managing committee of the KSCA mourned the sad demise and offered their condolences to the aggrieved family.