The former wrist spinner Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as RR Bowling coach for the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
He was previously part of Rajasthan’s coaching setup from 2018-21. The Mumbai-born cricketer is one of the key figures of Indian domestic cricket, having an impressive record of over 630 wickets and 6,000 runs in first-class cricket.
Following his retirement, Bahutule had a successful coaching career, mentoring teams such as Mumbai, Bengal, Kerala and also the senior India Men’s Cricket Team in 2024. He also served as the bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for three years.
Bahutule will be joining the head coach Rahul Dravid’s coaching staff along with bowling coach Shane Bond.
“Sairaj’s deep understanding of spin bowling and his extensive coaching experience make him an invaluable addition to our team.”
Once a Royal. Always a Royal.
Say hello to Spin Bowling Coach Sairaj Bahutule, who will look after your spin diamonds in #IPL2025! 🔥💗 pic.twitter.com/iI7Top4isc
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) February 13, 2025
“His proven ability to mentor young bowlers aligns perfectly with our vision at Rajasthan Royals.”
“Having worked with him before, I am confident that his insights and guidance will significantly benefit our players as we strive for excellence in the upcoming season,” said Dravid in a media release.
Meanwhile Bahutule also expressed excitement on re-joining Rajasthan, calling it a “tremendous honour.”
“Joining Rajasthan Royals again is a tremendous honor. The franchise’s commitment to nurturing talent and playing an exciting brand of cricket resonates with my own coaching philosophy.”
“I am eager to work alongside Rahul and the rest of the coaching staff to develop our bowling attack and contribute to the team’s success. Together, we aim to achieve great milestones in the forthcoming season,” said Bahutule.
Rajasthan Royals has only one IPL title since their win in the inaugural season of the tournament in 2008. The Royals franchise will be aiming to end their trophy drought in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League.
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