In an unexpected turn of events, Rajasthan Royals (RR) coach Rahul Dravid After completing a single IPL season with the franchise, he stepped down from its position. Dravid, who was further appointed as the head coach IPL 2025Franchise rejected a comprehensive role introduced by management and will leave before that IPL 2026.
Rahul Dravid stepped as Rajasthan Royals coach after just one IPL season
The franchise’s press release states that head coach Dravid will conclude his term with the franchise before IPL 2026. Rahul is central for the Royals’ visit for many years. His leadership has affected a generation of players, established strong values within the squad, and left an indelible impression on the culture of franchise. As part of the franchise structural review, Rahul was offered a comprehensive position in the franchise, but has not chosen to take it. Rajasthan Royals, its players, and millions of fans worldwide thanked Rahul for his remarkable service for the franchise.
“Head coach Rahul Dravid will conclude his tenure with the franchise before IPL 2026. Rahul has been central for the visit of Royals for many years. His leadership has impressed a generation of players, incited strong values within this squad, and was not an indelible on the culture of franchisees. Rajasthan Royals, its players, its players, and worldwide were not an indelible on the culture of franchisees. Heartfelt thanks to Rahul for remarkable service, “,” The press release states.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Rahul stepped down as a head coach of Dravid #Rajasthanroyals Just after 1 season only fuel will fuel speculation about differences #Sanjusamson and management. Will this the issue be resolved and maintained #Samson But #RR#IPL2026#IPLRETENES#IPL pic.twitter.com/3eaejaaaapt
– Sports Monk (@Sportsmox 8) August 30, 2025
1. Dravid came as RR coach in 2025.
2. After a wonderful 3 years, RR was made worse.
3. And now left the post as a coach.
Why??– gs.chauhan (@gajendersingh_) August 30, 2025
🚨 Rahul Dravid stepped as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals pic.twitter.com/erqeyjumxr
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) August 30, 2025
Dravid is no longer head coachpic.twitter.com/80ojpfwiyf
– Adityarraj (@RRR_FOR_LIFE) August 30, 2025
Thank you, Rahul Dravid sir.#IPL2025 #IPL #CSK #WHISTLEPODU pic.twitter.com/kkkxxnbei1
– MSDian ™ (@itzthanesh) August 30, 2025
-RR Post Caption Sozu Samson (C) with a reel
-Stode Rahul Dravid participated with RR
Imo seems to be 99% sure that Sanju is coming back to RR, so who else is leaving ?? Jaiswal? Pollen? #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/gx9qkthjrv
– Navneet ((@msdian067) August 30, 2025
RR was to be selected between Rahul Dravid and Sanju, he chose Sanju Samson. The end of business stories will remain Sanju. https://t.co/ok9cjeesfu
– Sergio (@sergiocskk) August 30, 2025
Rahul Dravid.
After returning to the Royals family, after just one year, he has decided to step down as a head coach. I think perhaps due to poor performance in the previous season. However, it was not expecting.
– Bhawana (@cricbhawana) August 30, 2025
What is going on only in Rajasthan Royals camp. #RahulDravid
– Ben Stokes Fan Club (@Kafavourite) August 30, 2025
🚨 News Warning 🚨
– Rahul Dravid has left as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals.#RahulDravid #Rajasthanroyals #IPL #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/Rln5ulUAOP
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) August 30, 2025
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A disappointing outing for RR in IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 campaign, under the guidance of coach Rahul Dravid, ended in the disappointment. A season that began with the promise had terrified the horrifying for his amulet captain, derail Sanju SamsonHis absence created a vacuum which the team could never fill. Royals struggled to maintain constant speed, losing a string of important, high pressure games in the final overs. His inability to close the matches marked a terrible outing, they would be desperate to put behind them. The side eventually ended at the ninth place.
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