Overview

• Rajasthan Royals confirmed Dravid will conclude his tenure and said he declined a broader position proposed during a structural review.
• The change follows a poor IPL 2025 campaign in which Royals finished ninth with four wins from 14 matches.
• Owner-led discussions are being convened in London to finalise the coaching setup, and reports indicate Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara is in pole position, though no appointment is official.
• Multiple outlets report internal disagreements over captaincy and leadership succession, including debates around Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal, but the franchise has not linked these to Dravid’s exit.
• Samson’s future remains uncertain with trade interest reported by media, and separate reports say Dravid’s availability has drawn attention from other IPL teams.