IPL 2025 / Rahul Dravid entered this team, will the IPL trophy drought end after 16 years?

Rajasthan Royals have included Rahul Dravid in the team in preparation for IPL 2025. The team informed about Dravid's return on social media. Although the rules of the auction are not clear yet, Dravid's inclusion in the team is raising hopes of ending the 16-year drought.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 07, 2024, 06:30 AM
IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals have added Rahul Dravid to their team, which is a big step. Dravid's experience and leadership ability can bring a new hope for the team that has been without a trophy for 16 years. Dravid, who recently led the Indian team to win the T20 World Cup, will face a new challenge with Rajasthan Royals this time. However, it is still not clear what his role will be in the team, but the possibility of his leadership has raised hopes among the fans.

Will the 16-year drought end?

Rajasthan Royals have made Rahul Dravid a part of their team, but the biggest question for them this time will be whether he will be able to end his 16-year wait for the trophy this time or not. Rahul Dravid was recently the head coach of Team India. Under his leadership, the Indian team won the T20 World Cup title this year. Rahul Dravid's experience as a coach has been amazing. Apart from the Indian team, he has served as the Indian Under 19 team, Rajasthan Royals mentor, Delhi Daredevils mentor and NCA head.

Rahul Dravid said this

Giving an update on their social media regarding Rahul Dravid, Rajasthan Royals wrote that India's great World Cup winning coach Rahul Dravid is ready to return to Rajasthan Royals! Cricket icon Rahul Dravid was seen receiving his pink jersey from Royals Sports Group CEO Jake Lush McCrum. After joining Rajasthan Royals, Dravid said that after the World Cup, I think this is the right time for me to take on another challenge and the Royals are the most suitable place to do so. Although Rajasthan Royals have not given information about what his role will be in the team, but according to ESPN Cricinfo's report, he will be given a chance in the team as the head coach.