Overview

• Rajasthan Royals announced on August 30 that they had parted ways with head coach Rahul Dravid ahead of IPL 2026 after he declined a wider position proposed in the team's reorganisation.
• The 2008 champions are coming off a poor 2025 season, finishing ninth with four wins from 14 matches, a slump widely linked to contentious auction and release decisions.
• AB de Villiers publicly suggested Dravid was "sort of kicked out," a personal opinion that has not been corroborated by the franchise.
• Reports indicate RR stakeholders and support staff will meet owner Manoj Badale in London to decide the franchise’s direction before the mini‑auction.
• Media reports say KKR could explore hiring Dravid after parting with their coach, though there is no confirmation he would accept and some reports suggest he is considering a break from coaching.