Former India captain Rahul Dravid was on Friday announced as the head coach of Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals on a multi-year contract.
Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach ended in June when the team won the T20 World Cup for the second time. PTI had reported a few days ago that Dravid was all set for his next move to HR.
“The former Royals captain and coach spent five seasons with the franchise from 2011 to 2015, and will begin with the team immediately, working with Royals director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara to implement the franchise’s overall cricket strategy,” the franchise said in a statement.
Dravid coached Rajasthan Royals in 2014 and has held various roles with the India Under-19 team as well as at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
“His exceptional coaching capabilities are evident in the transformation he has driven in Indian cricket. He also has a deep connection with the franchise, and we have seen that passion reflected in all our conversations,” said Jake Lush McCrum, CEO of Royals Sports Group.
“Rahul has already gotten to work with Kumar (Sangakkara) and the rest of the team as we prepare for this exciting new period for the franchise that begins with the IPL retention and auction just around the corner,” he said.
“After the World Cup, I feel it is the right time to take up another challenge and the Royals are the perfect place to do it,” Dravid said.
“We have made fantastic progress in our on-field performance over the past few years, but there is still much to learn, improve and grow. We hope that his return will further accelerate our progress and be a great boost for everyone involved, most of all our players and our fans,” said principal owner Manoj Badale.
Sangakkara said: “Rahul is one of the greatest players to have ever played the game, but what he has achieved in the last decade as a coach is extraordinary.”
“The qualities he possesses as a coach to nurture talent but also enable them to perform consistently at the highest level will enable Rajasthan Royals to continue to challenge for the title,” he added.
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First published: September 7, 2024 | 9:40 am IS
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