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In a heartwarming moment, former Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid was given a hero’s welcome as he made his first visit to the Rajasthan Royals High-Performance Centre after recently being appointed as the head coach of the franchise. The Rajasthan Royals shared a video of Dravid’s visit on their official Instagram account, which quickly garnered attention from fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.
Rahul Dravid warmly welcome at the Rajasthan Royals’ High-Performance Center
The excitement surrounding Dravid’s arrival at the state-of-the-art training facility located in Talegaon, Maharashtra. The video featured a special ceremonial welcome, with players dressed in military-style uniforms performing a parade in his honor, while young girls applied a traditional tilak on Dravid’s forehead as a mark of respect for the cricket legend.
“Welcoming India’s World Cup winner and our Head Coach to the Royals High-Performance Centre,” Rajasthan Royals captioned.
Here is the video:
The High-Performance Centre, designed to nurture young talent, is currently hosting a seven-day camp for boys and girls aged seven and above. Dravid’s presence at the camp is seen as a massive boost for the aspiring cricketers, with many excited to learn from one of the most revered figures in Indian cricket.
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Rahul Dravid’s coaching journey: A legacy of success
Dravid’s association with Rajasthan Royals is not new. After an illustrious playing career, which saw him establish himself as one of the greatest cricketers in the world, Dravid first joined the Rajasthan Royals as a mentor in 2014, shortly after his retirement from international cricket.
Dravid’s coaching journey took a significant turn in 2015 when he was appointed the head coach of India’s Under-19 and India A teams. His impact on the younger generation of cricketers was immediately felt, as he played a pivotal role in nurturing talents like Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Prithvi Shaw. Under his guidance, India’s Under-19 team clinched the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2018, further cementing his reputation as a master tactician and a mentor.
In November 2021, Dravid was named the head coach of the Indian national cricket team. His tenure saw India achieve multiple milestones, including a historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024. However, after the successful World Cup campaign, Dravid’s time as India’s head coach came to an end in June 2024.
Recently, Dravid was reappointed by the Rajasthan Royals as their head coach on a multi-year contract, marking his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL). His presence is expected to further strengthen the Royals’ strategies and talent development, as the franchise looks forward to building a strong, competitive team for the upcoming IPL seasons.
