Rahul Dravid set to join RR - India legend to be appointed as Rajasthan Royals' head coach ahead of IPL 2025

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In an exciting development for the Rajasthan Royals, Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid is poised to take on the role of head coach for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

As per ESPNCricinfo, Dravid, who has been on a break following India’s triumphant T20 World Cup win in June 2024, is expected to rejoin the Royals, a franchise he previously played for and mentored. 

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What is Rahul Dravid's previous involvement with Rajasthan Royals?

Rahul Dravid's connection with Rajasthan Royals runs deep. He was the team’s captain during the 2012 and 2013 IPL seasons and later served as their director and mentor in 2014 and 2015.

Dravid's experience with the Royals is expected to be invaluable as he steps into the head coach role, focusing on player retention and auction strategies ahead of IPL 2025.

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Who will Dravid be working with at Rajasthan Royals?

Rahul Dravid will be working closely with Sanju Samson, who will continue as the captain for the upcoming season.

Samson, who started his cricket journey under Dravid's mentorship during the U-19 cricket circuit, has grown into a vital player for the Royals.

Additionally, Vikram Rathour, who served as the batting coach under Dravid for Team India, is rumoured to join the Royals as an assistant coach, further strengthening the coaching lineup.

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While Dravid will take over as head coach, Kumar Sangakkara, who has been the director of cricket for Rajasthan Royals since 2021, is expected to continue his association with the franchise.

Can Rajasthan Royals succeed in IPL 2025?

The Rajasthan Royals have been striving to recapture the glory of their 2008 IPL title win. Despite a strong start in IPL 2023, they narrowly missed the playoffs, finishing fifth.

However, they bounced back in 2024, making it to Qualifier 2 before being eliminated. With Rahul Dravid at the helm, the team will hope to make another strong push for the title in 2025.

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Saurav Goyal is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition. 
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