Former Indian cricketer and head coach Rahul Dravid is all set to mark a return as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals in the next edition of the Indian Premier League. As per a report by ESPNcricinfo, Dravid will be taking charge as the head coach of RR in IPL 2025 and has already signed a deal with the franchise. Sangakkara, who has been the team's director since 2021, will be continuing his stint with the side. Dravid had a brilliant journey as the head coach of the Indian cricket team wherein he ended his career by lifting the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. DPL T20 2024: All-Round Central Delhi Kings Beat West Delhi Lions by 58 Runs.

Rahul Dravid has an old affair with the Rajasthan Royals as he captained the side in IPL 2012 and 2013. Whereas, he mentored the team in the 2014 and 2015 editions of the cash-rich league. The former Indian batter later moved to the Delhi Capitals and played the role of mentor for them. Dravid was appointed as the head coach of the Indian U19 team and the head of NCA in 2019 after which later he took over as the head coach of the Indian cricket team in November 2022. Duleep Trophy 2024 Schedule, Teams, Squads and All You Need To Know.

Rahul Dravid shares a decent relationship with the team's captain Sanju Samson and has played a major role in grooming the wicket-keeper batter. He observed the development of Samson from his U19 days and he showcases the same calmness as Dravid.

The report further adds that Rajasthan Royals can sign Vikram Rathour as the assistant batting coach of the franchise. Rathour and Dravid have worked closely since 2019.

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