Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid has joined the team’s preparatory camp in Jaipur despite suffering a significant leg injury. The former Indian captain, who was seen walking on crutches, sustained the injury during a club match in Bengaluru.
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise confirmed Dravid’s arrival on social media, sharing a picture of him with a cast on his left leg. “Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur,” RR tweeted.
Despite his injury, Dravid made it a point to personally oversee the team’s preparations ahead of IPL 2025. His presence at the camp highlights his dedication to shaping the Royals’ campaign for the upcoming season.
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The former India head coach recently made an unexpected return to cricket, playing alongside his son Anvay Dravid in a KSCA Group I, Division III league match in the Nassur Memorial Shield on February 22. The father-son duo represented Vijaya Cricket Club (Malur) against Young Lions Club at the SLS Kreedangana cricket ground in Bengaluru. Dravid batted at number six, scoring 10 runs off eight balls before being dismissed by spinner AR Ullas.
In the semifinal match against Jayanagar Cricketers, Dravid joined his son Anvay when their team was struggling at 12/3. Despite showing signs of discomfort in his leg, he continued playing and formed a 43-run partnership with his son over 66 balls. However, the injury eventually forced the 52-year-old cricket legend to be helped off the field. His determined effort couldn’t prevent Vijaya Cricket Club from losing the semifinal match.
Before arriving in Jaipur, Dravid attended Rajasthan Royals’ pre-season camp in Guwahati. He will be present in the dugout for the team’s IPL 2025 opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on March 23.
Rajasthan Royals secured their only IPL title in the inaugural 2008 season and reached the finals again in 2022. Under Sanju Samson’s leadership, the team finished third in the 2024 league stage but was eliminated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2.
