Big news is coming out about Rahul Dravid. This news is related to his new role. After the end of his tenure with Team India, Rahul Dravid’s statement that he is now unemployed and he needs a new job was much discussed. In such a situation, many speculations were made about him. It was also said that he can join KKR. But, after the latest report, all those speculations seem to be coming to an end. Now the news is that Rahul Dravid can become the head coach of Rajasthan Royals in IPL.
Dravid can become the head coach of RR
Rahul Dravid’s tenure with the Indian team ended with winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title. Now there is news of him joining Rajasthan Royals. According to the report, Dravid will be the new head coach of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. An official announcement regarding this can also be made soon. The Times of India wrote quoting sources that talks are going on between Rahul Dravid and Rajasthan Royals and now an official announcement can be made regarding this.
Rahul Dravid has been with RR before
This is not the first time that Rahul Dravid will be a part of Rajasthan Royals. He has also captained this team before. Rahul Dravid has been the second captain of the Rajasthan team. 39-year-old Dravid was made the captain of Rajasthan Royals in 2012. He has led this team in 40 matches, of which he has won 23. After leaving the captaincy, Dravid also became the mentor of Rajasthan Royals in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. After this, Dravid became the coach of India’s Under-19 and A team.
Dravid’s achievements as a coach
Under Dravid’s coaching, India’s Under-19 team became the world champion in 2018. After this, he became the head of cricket operations at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. After that, in 2021, he became the head coach of Team India, where he replaced Ravi Shastri. His coaching career with Team India ended by winning the T20 World Cup. Now Rajasthan Royals will also have similar expectations from him after the contract, who are waiting for their second IPL title since 2008.
