Rahul Dravid has left his role as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals
A surprising decision made before the IPL 2026 season. The team confirmed his departure, explaining that while he was offered a more strategic role as part of a recent change in the team’s structure, Rahul Dravid chose not to take it. Rahul Dravid has a long history with the Royals. He played for them from 2011 to 2013, captained the team during that time, and then acted as a mentor from 2014 to 2015. In early 2025, after leading the Indian team to win the T20 World Cup, he was hired as the head coach under a multi-year contract. His return was seen as a way to bring new energy and direction to the team. But the 2025 season didn’t go well for the Royals. They only won four games out of 14, finishing ninth in the league and missing out on the playoffs. This poor performance put pressure on the team to rethink their coaching and leadership structure. As part of a restructuring effort, the franchise proposed a more strategic, less hands-on role for Dravid. The team highlighted the pos...