In a fresh development, Rahul Dravid has decided to part ways with Rajasthan Royals, ending his tenure as the head coach ahead of IPL 2026. After ending his stint as the Team India head coach, the former Indian cricketer returned to RR before IPL 2025. However, after spending just one season with the franchise, he has opted to quit the role.
Dravid quits as RR coach
Taking to social media platform X, RR claimed that Dravid had been offered a broader position at the franchise after a structural review but had turned it down. The franchise extended gratitude to the former Indian cricketer for his services to the team on behalf of the team members and fans. Dravid’s departure from RR comes at a time when reports have been claiming that captain Sanju Samson is also likely to exit the team via trade ahead of IPL 2026.
Dravid was last associated with RR in 2014 and 2015, playing the role of a mentor. He took over as the side’s captain in IPL 2012, taking over the responsibility from, Shane Warne. While his first season as captain ended with a 7th place finish for RR, he managed to lead the side into the playoffs in 2014. In 2025, RR finished 9th on the points table, managing to win just 4 out of 14 games.
After 2015, Dravid was associated with the BCCI, having been the head coach for India’s U-19 and India A teams. He then become the director at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) before becoming the new head coach for India in 2021. Dravid finished his career as India coach on a high note, leading the team to their 2nd T20 World Cup win.
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