Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals on Saturday announced that its association with head coach and former skipper Rahul Dravid has ended.

“Rajasthan Royals today announced that 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,” the franchise stated in a post on social media.

“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 statement added.

Dravid was appointed Rajasthan Royals head coach in September 2024 on a multi-year contract and oversaw the team’s IPL 2025 campaign. The Royals finished ninth on the 10-team table, winning just four of their 14 matches.

Dravid had joined Rajasthan Royals in 2011 as a player and captained the side until 2013. He served as the team mentor until 2015 and returned as head coach earlier this year.

Published on Aug 30, 2025