The fans left shocked after Rahul Dravid moves as a chief coach of the Royals Rajasthan – IPL T20
In an unexpected turn of events, Rajasthan Royals (RR) coach Rahul Dravid left his post just after finishing only one IPL season with the franchise. Dravid, who was appointed head coach before IPL 2025refused a broader role offered by the management of the franchise and will leave before IPL 2026.
Rahul Dravid descends as a Royals Rajasthan coach after a single IPL season
The press release from the franchise said that head coach Dravid will conclude his mandate with the franchise before IPL 2026. Rahul has been at the heart of the Royals’ trip for many years. His leadership influenced a generation of players, instilled in high values within the team and left an indelible brand on the culture of franchise. As part of the Review structural franchise, Rahul had been offered a wider position to the franchise, but chose not to take this. The Royals of Rajasthan, his players and millions of fans around the world extend sincere thanks to Rahul for his remarkable franchise service.
“The head coach Rahul Dravid will conclude his mandate with the franchise before IPL 2026. Rahul was at the heart of the Royals’ trip for many years. His leadership influenced a generation of players, instilled high values within the Squad, and left an independent note on the culture of the franchise. As part of the franchise structure, but Rahul was offered a deductible position. The Royals of Rajasthan, his players and millions of fans around the world extend sincere thanks to Rahul for his remarkable franchise service, “ The press release indicated.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Decision of Rahul Dravid who resigned as a chief coach of #Rajasthanroyals Right after 1 season, will only make speculations on the differences between #Sanjusamson and management. This is to solve the problem and he will keep #Samson has #Rr# IPL2026#Iplretentions#Ipl pic.twitter.com/3eaejaaapt
– Sports Monk (@ SportsMonK8) August 30, 2025
1. Dravid arrived in 2025 as RR coach.
2. RR won after 3 years.
3. And now resigned as coach.
For what??– GS.CHAUHAN (@gajendersingh_) August 30, 2025
🚨 Rahul Dravid withdraws as a chief coach of the Royals Rajasthan 🚨 pic.twitter.com/erqeyjumxr
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) August 30, 2025
Dravid is no longer head coach 😭😭pic.twitter.com/80ojpfwiyf
– Adityarraj (@rr_for_life) August 30, 2025
Thank you, Rahul Dravid Sir.# IPL2025 #Ipl #Csk #Whistlepodu pic.twitter.com/kkkxxnbei1
– Msdian ™ (@itzthanesh) August 30, 2025
-Rr poster a coil with legend Saju Samson (C)
-Tody Rahul Dravid Party with RR
The OMI seems to be 99% sure that Sanju remains at RR, then who on the other hand ?? Jaiswal? Parag? # IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/gx9qkthjr
– Navneet 🚩 (@ msdian067) August 30, 2025
RR had to choose between Rahul Dravid and Sanju, they chose Sanju Samson. End of trade stories, Sanju will remain. https://t.co/ok9cjeesfu
– Sergio (@sergerocskk) August 30, 2025
Rahul Dravid.
After only a year on his return to the Royals family, he decided to resign as a chief traction. I think maybe because of the bad performance of last season. I didn’t expect that.
– Bhawana (@CRICBHAWANA) August 30, 2025
What is happening on the Royals of Rajasthan camp. #Rahuldrav
– Ben Stokes Fan Club (@kafavourite) August 30, 2025
🚨 News alert 🚨
– Rahul Dravid has resigned as a chief coach of the Royals Rajasthan 🏏#Rahuldrav #Rajasthanroyals #Ipl #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/rln5uluaop
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) August 30, 2025
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The 2025 IPL campaign, under the direction of coach Rahul Dravid, ended with pure disappointment. A season that started with the promise was catastrophically derailed by an injury in the middle of the tournament in their talismanic skipper, Sanja Samson. His absence created a void that the team could never fill. The Royals always find it difficult to maintain the momentum, losing a high pressure crucial chain of play in the last overs. Their inability to close the matches marked a terrible exit that they will be desperate to put behind them. The side finally finished in the ninth position.
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