According to reports, former Sri Lankan captain and current Rajasthan Royals director of cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, may part ways with the franchise and join Kolkata Knight Riders as their mentor. This comes after the departure of Gautam Gambhir, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Abhishek Nayar from the KKR coaching staff. RR have seen good results under Sangakkara's guidance and KKR may be looking to bring in his expertise for their upcoming season. Stay tuned for updates on this potential move.
Rishabh Pant, a key player for the Indian cricket team, spoke about the impact former coach Gautam Gambhir has had on the team. Gambhir's aggressive approach, in contrast to the previous coach Rahul Dravid's balanced approach, has brought a new energy to the team. As India prepares for a two-Test series against Bangladesh, Pant warns against underestimating their opponents and emphasizes the importance of continuously improving to stay ahead of the competition.
Vikram Rathour, former Indian batting coach, has been appointed as the batting coach for New Zealand's men's Test squad for their upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. He replaces Rahul Dravid as head coach. Sri Lankan spin-bowling legend Rangana Herath has also been brought on as spin-bowling coach for the three upcoming Tests in Asia, replacing Saqlain Mushtaq. Head coach Gary Stead is excited about their additions and believes they will bring valuable insights and strategies to the team for their upcoming matches.
Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the new head coach of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. He will work closely with director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara to implement the franchise's overall cricketing strategy. Dravid has previously coached Rajasthan Royals in 2014 and brings a wealth of experience to the team, having also served as the head coach for the India U-19 team and the National Cricket Academy.
The Indian Premier League team, Rajasthan Royals, has officially announced the return of former captain and coach Rahul Dravid as their head coach. With a multi-year contract, Dravid expressed his excitement to take on the new challenge and lead the team to the next level. His extensive experience as a mentor and coach, along with his deep connection to the franchise, makes him the ideal choice for the role. Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, praised Dravid's coaching abilities and believes he will guide the Royals to challenge for the title once again.
After his successful stint as India's World Cup-winning coach, Rahul Dravid has joined the Rajasthan Royals as their head coach. The announcement was made on the official Twitter page of the IPL squad, as Dravid was seen receiving his jersey from the Royals Sports Group CEO. Dravid had earlier played for and led the franchise in the IPL and is excited to take on the new challenge.
Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team and former star batsman, has caused quite a stir among fans with his recent reveal of his all-time playing eleven. He has excluded some big names like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah while opting for legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. The selection has sparked considerable debate among fans, leaving them astonished. Let the discussions and debates begin as Gambhir's lineup shakes up the cricket world.
The son of legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid, Samit, has been selected in India's Under-19 squads for the upcoming series against Australia. The 18-year-old all-rounder, who has been performing well in domestic cricket, expressed his joy and thanked everyone for their support in a video shared by Star Sports Kannada. Fans can't wait to see the youngster follow in his father's footsteps.
After a successful stint as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, Rahul Dravid is set to return to the Indian Premier League as the coach of Rajasthan Royals. The former Indian captain previously captained the team and is now expected to lead the team's discussions on player retentions for the upcoming IPL mega auction. This will mark Dravid's second innings with the franchise, who he had previously led as captain after taking over from Shane Warne.
Samit Dravid, son of renowned cricketer Rahul Dravid, made his first appearance for the Mysuru Warriors in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament last month. Even though the 18-year-old could only contribute single-digit scores in his first two matches, it was a magnificent six against Bengaluru Blasters that captured the attention of cricket fans. The young batter's resemblance to his father's batting style has sparked comparisons and already has fans excited for what's to come in the future.