With Rahul Dravid’s tenure came to an end, he is now available to fulfill other commitments. Fans may see the veteran cricketer once again training young talent in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the upcoming edition. Every franchise would love to have Rahul Dravid as their head coach. Let’s explore the potential teams Dravid could join.
As a coach, Rahul Dravid is outstanding, in his mentorship, India have won T20 World Cup with senior players while he has also guided U19 India team in World Cups when he was coaching them.
Rajasthan Royals
According to media reports, India’s legendary coach Rahul Dravid could join his former IPL team, Rajasthan Royals (RR), for the upcoming tournament. Dravid’s association with RR has a long history; he served as their captain and later joined as a coach in 2014 and 2015.
Under his mentorship, RR discovered gems like Sanju Samson and Ajinkya Rahane. If Dravid rejoins the team, he and Samson could build a strong squad with new and young players.
Latest News
Kolkata Knight Riders
It could be a role swap for Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir joined India as head coach after Dravid’s tenure with the national team ended. Now, Dravid could be added to KKR as head coach to fill the void left by Gambhir.
Interestingly, both coaches are departing champion teams, having left their respective teams with victories.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals need a coach who can inspire the players to perform at their best. Parthiv Patel, who thrived under Rahul Dravid’s guidance, could benefit from Dravid’s inclusion in the team if he is retained this season.
With Ricky Ponting’s departure, the team is searching for a coach with significant experience in mentoring young players.