Overview

• Rajasthan Royals said on August 30 that Dravid ended his association after turning down a newly offered role created in a structural review.
• No replacement has been named, with some reports linking Kumar Sangakkara to the head coach position without confirmation.
• Multiple reports indicate several IPL teams are exploring roles for Dravid ahead of IPL 2026, and KKR currently lacks a head coach.
• AB de Villiers suggested on his show that Dravid was “sort of kicked out,” a personal view not reflected in the franchise’s official account.
• The departure follows RR’s ninth-place finish in IPL 2025 and roster moves that included releasing Jos Buttler and Trent Boult.