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Following IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals' head coach Rahul Dravid steps down after a long association, while Kolkata Knight Riders sees the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit and bowling coach Bharat Arun. Pandit, despite leading KKR to a title in 2024, exits after a challenging 2025 season, with Abhishek Nayar returning as assistant coach.

Rahul Dravid will conclude his tenure with the Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, ending a long association as both player and coach. He initially joined in 2011, captained the team, and later mentored and coached, influencing many young cricketers. The Royals acknowledged his significant impact on the team's culture and values, expressing gratitude for his remarkable service.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals announced on Saturday that it has ended its association with head coach and former skipper Rahul Dravid.

Virender Sehwag recounted a tense exchange with former coach Greg Chappell, who criticized his footwork despite his impressive record. This led to a heated argument, with Rahul Dravid intervening. Fueled by Chappell's warning, Sehwag responded with a brilliant 184-run innings, proving his mettle and solidifying his place as a dominant force in Indian cricket.

Rahul Dravid, the former Indian cricket legend, has identified Glenn McGrath and Muttiah Muralitharan as the most formidable bowlers he encountered throughout his illustrious 16-year international career. Dravid admired McGrath's relentless consistency and ability to challenge his off stump, while he acknowledged Muralitharan's exceptional spin variations and tireless approach as a spinner.

Rahul Dravid opened up about his experience working with Rohit Sharma. He praised Rohit's leadership during his tenure as India's head coach from 2021 to 2024. Dravid highlighted Rohit's care for the team and clarity of vision. He said Rohit's experience greatly contributed to his success. Dravid oversaw India’s ICC T20 World Cup triumph in June 2024.

Sanju Samson has scored most of his IPL runs at No. 3, second only to Suresh Raina in terms of overall runs at that position. His record at No. 3 is strong, with an average of 38 and a strike rate of 143 in the IPL. But fitting him in there would mean dropping Tilak Varma, which would also break the left-hand/right-hand balance India have carefully built in their middle order.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer, was bought by Rajasthan Royals. He scored 252 runs in IPL 2025 with a record-breaking century. Ambati Rayudu praised Vaibhav's talent and bat speed. Rayudu hopes Vaibhav will represent India soon. Vaibhav will join India U-19 team against Australia. The series will start on September 21 in Brisbane. Rahul Dravid will guide him.

Rishabh Pant aims to surpass Virat Kohli's record of Test centuries against England in the upcoming Edgbaston Test. Following his impressive performance in the first Test, Pant needs one more century to overtake Kohli and equal Mohammed Azharuddin's record.

Rohit Sharma reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting Suryakumar Yadav's crucial catch of David Miller as the turning point. He also reveals convincing Rahul Dravid to extend his coaching stint for one last shot at glory.

Rohit Sharma revealed that Rahul Dravid did not want to continue as coach following the heartbreak against Australia in the ODI World Cup, but the Indian skipper pushed him on to continue as they went on to win the T20 World Cup in Barbados.