• Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid has stepped down after completing just one IPL season with the franchise.

  • RR endured a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign, finishing ninth in the points table.

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In an unexpected turn of events, Rajasthan Royals (RR) coach Rahul Dravid has stepped down from his position just after completing a single IPL season with the franchise. Dravid, who was appointed as head coach ahead of IPL 2025, declined a broader role offered by the franchise management and will leave before IPL 2026.

Rahul Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals coach after just one IPL season

The press release by the franchise stated that head coach Dravid will conclude his tenure with the franchise ahead of IPL 2026. Rahul has been central to the Royals’ journey for many years. His leadership has influenced a generation of players, instilled strong values within the squad, and left an indelible mark on the culture of the franchise. As part of the franchise structural review, Rahul had been offered a broader position at the franchise, but has chosen not to take this. The Rajasthan Royals, its players, and millions of fans worldwide extend heartfelt thanks to Rahul for his remarkable service to the franchise.

“Head coach Rahul Dravid will conclude his tenure with the franchise ahead of IPL 2026. Rahul has been central to the Royals’ journey for many years. His leadership has influenced a generation of players, instilled strong values within the squad, and left an indelible mark on the culture of the franchise. As part of the franchise structural review, Rahul had been offered a broader position at the franchise, but has chosen not to take this. The Rajasthan Royals, its players, and millions of fans worldwide extend heartfelt thanks to Rahul for his remarkable service to the franchise,” the press release stated.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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A dismal outing for RR in the IPL 2025

IPL 2025 campaign, under the guidance of coach Rahul Dravid, ended in sheer disappointment. A season that started with promise was catastrophically derailed by a mid-tournament injury to their talismanic skipper, Sanju Samson. His absence created a vacuum the team could never fill. The Royals consistently struggled to maintain momentum, losing a string of crucial, high-pressure games in the final overs. Their inability to close out matches marked a terrible outing they will be desperate to put behind them. The side eventually finished at the ninth position.

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