Rahul Dravid News / Rahul Dravid separated from Rajasthan, will he now become the coach of this team in IPL?

Rahul Dravid News: There is a stir in the cricket world ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Big changes are taking place one after the other, and the most recent and shocking change has been seen in Rajasthan Royals. Rahul Dravid, the head coach of IPL's first champion team Rajasthan Royals, has resigned from his post. The decision has been taken with mutual consent, which was announced by the franchise on Saturday, 30 August 2025. This news has surprised cricket fans and also raised questions whether Dravid will now remain in the coaching world, and if yes, with which franchise?

Dravid's separation from Rajasthan Royals

Rahul Dravid took over the responsibility of head coach of Rajasthan Royals only last year. Earlier, he played an important role in helping the Indian cricket team win the T20 World Cup 2024 title. But his journey with Rajasthan Royals was limited to just one season. The franchise said in its statement that they were planning to give Dravid a bigger and wider role, but the former Indian coach turned down the offer and decided to part ways with the franchise.

What is Dravid's next stop?

At the moment, Rahul Dravid is not connected to any IPL franchise. But the question is, will this be the situation till the next IPL season starts? Dravid has had a great record as an Indian coach. Even though his coaching record in the IPL may not be that impressive, he has experience working with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Rajasthan Royals. In such a situation, if any franchise wants to sign him, it will not be a surprise.

Former IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are at the forefront of this race. KKR won the title in 2024, but after a disappointing performance in the 2025 season, the franchise decided to remove their head coach Chandrakant Pandit. Since then KKR has not appointed a new head coach. In such a situation, if this franchise owned by Shahrukh Khan adds Dravid to its team, it could be a big step.

Why can Dravid be right for KKR?

Rahul Dravid's coaching approach has been disciplined and strategic. His ability to improve the performance of players and give opportunities to young talent during his tenure with the Indian team has made him special. KKR, which already works with a strong squad and management, can achieve even better results from an experienced coach like Dravid. His calm and balanced leadership style can be a perfect fit for KKR's aggressive and star-studded team.

Condition of other franchises

Currently, apart from Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, no other IPL franchise has a vacant head coach post. In such a situation, the next few weeks will be important to clear Dravid's future and the IPL coaching picture. Will Dravid start a new innings with KKR, or will he take a break from coaching? It will be interesting to see.