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IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals to Welcome Rahul Dravid as New Head Coach

Rahul Dravid prepares to take on the head coach role for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 season. 

The 52-year-old, who recently coached India to their T20 World Cup triumph in 2024, is set to return to the Royals, a team he captained in 2012 and 2013 and mentored until 2015.

Dravid's connection with the Royals runs deep. His leadership during his playing days and subsequent mentorship laid a strong foundation for the franchise. His return as head coach brings a wealth of experience, especially after his successful stint as India's head coach, where he was instrumental in guiding a new generation of cricketers.

The move is strategic for the Royals, who are looking to build on their past successes with a strong focus on player development and retention ahead of the upcoming IPL auction. Dravid will reunite with Sanju Samson, whom he mentored during his earlier stint, and who will continue as the team's captain.

Kumar Sangakkara will maintain his role as Director of Cricket but he is expected to take a more hands-on approach with the Royals' other teams, like the Barbados Royals and Paarl Royals.

Adding further strength to the coaching setup, Vikram Rathour, who worked closely with Dravid during his tenure as India's batting coach, is rumoured to join as an assistant coach. 

This could create a formidable coaching team, blending experience and deep cricketing insight, aiming to bring the Royals back to their former glory.

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