Rajasthan Royals on Saturday announced that head coach Rahul Dravid will step down from his role with the franchise ahead of IPL 2026.
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As part of a recent structural review, the franchise had offered Dravid a broader role, but the former India coach has opted not to take up the position.
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The 52-year-old had rejoined RR only last year on a multi-year contract but has decided to quit which he also represented as a player from 2011 to 2013.
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With long time skipper Sanju Samson already staring at the exit door, Royals might have to take a few tricky calls about a new full-time captain.
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Sources told PTI that the offer of a "broader position" is more like punishment to a head coach. This would limit his role in strategic decisions.
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Dravid, being the quintessential man of few words when it comes to anything remotely controversial, is expected to maintain a dignified silence.
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Samson's exit must have also rattled 'The Wall' who has always considered the dashing Kerala batter as his protege.