Rajasthan Royals parted ways with head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday following a disappointing season, where the team finished ninth with only four wins in 14 matches.
Making the announcement on X, RR said Dravid has been central to Royals' journey for many years and that his leadership influenced a generation of players. It added that he also left a mark on the culture of the franchise.
RR said that Dravid was offered a broader position at the franchise, but the former India captain chose to to take it.
"Rahul has been central to the Royals' journey for many years. his leadership has influenced a generation of players, instilled strong values within the squad, and left an indelible mark on the culture of the franchise. As part of the franchise structural review Rahul had been offered a broader position at the franchise, but has chosen not to take this. The Rajasthan Royals, its players, and millions of fans worldwide extend heartfelt thanks to Rahul for his remarkable service to the franchise," the post said.
Dravid had joined the franchise after leaving the India head coach role after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024.
The former India coach and cricketer had been associated with RR in parts since 2011, when he captained the franchise. He then coached the team from a brief period before taking over the India U-19, 'A', and the senior men's teams in due course. He returned last year, but the stay has been short.
Making the announcement on X, RR said Dravid has been central to Royals' journey for many years and that his leadership influenced a generation of players. It added that he also left a mark on the culture of the franchise.
RR said that Dravid was offered a broader position at the franchise, but the former India captain chose to to take it.
"Rahul has been central to the Royals' journey for many years. his leadership has influenced a generation of players, instilled strong values within the squad, and left an indelible mark on the culture of the franchise. As part of the franchise structural review Rahul had been offered a broader position at the franchise, but has chosen not to take this. The Rajasthan Royals, its players, and millions of fans worldwide extend heartfelt thanks to Rahul for his remarkable service to the franchise," the post said.
Official Statement pic.twitter.com/qyHYVLVewz
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 30, 2025
Dravid had joined the franchise after leaving the India head coach role after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024.
The former India coach and cricketer had been associated with RR in parts since 2011, when he captained the franchise. He then coached the team from a brief period before taking over the India U-19, 'A', and the senior men's teams in due course. He returned last year, but the stay has been short.
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