How Smith, Dravid are shaping up Royals youngster Hooda's career!

The big-hitting Rajasthan Royals batsman Deepak Hooda credits his good start in the Indian Premier League to mentor Rahul Dravid, and teammate Steven Smith.Rediff.com's Harish Kotian caught up with the youngster to figure out his success mantra.

�Kevin Pietersen is my inspiration when it comes to batting because he also is an attacking batsman.�

�You learn a lot from someone like Rahul Dravid