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‘Can you play for my team?’: Sanju Samson opens up about his start in Rajasthan Royals under captain Rahul Dravid | Cricket News

‘Can you play for my team?’: Sanju Samson opens up about his start in Rajasthan Royals under captain Rahul Dravid | Cricket News

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Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson opened up about the time he got his start for the franchise under the captain Rahul Dravid back in 2013. Now, in 2025, Sanju is leading the Royals while Dravid has returned at the helm as the coach of the franchise. “It’s quite funny how things work out. In my first season, Rahul sir was the one who spotted me during the trials. He was the captain back then, looking out for young talent. After watching me, he came up to me and said, ‘Okay, can you play for my team?’ From that day to today, it feels surreal. Now, I am the captain of the franchise, and Rahul sir has returned after so many years to coach the team,” Samson said in an interaction with JioHotstar. “It’s a unique and special feeling. He was always part of the Rajasthan Royals family, and we are all grateful to have him back. I have played under him both at Rajasthan Royals and in the Indian team when he was the coach. …

Rahul Dravid rejected blank cheques for Rajasthan Royals; gesture linked to 2011 episode when Kumble didn’t trust him

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Rahul Dravid is back. Less than three months removed from his perfect farewell as head coach of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup trophy, the former captain returns for his next coaching assignment, in IPL 2025 with Rajasthan Royals, a franchise he has previously played for, captained and mentored. Dravid began his IPL career with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (then Bangalore) in 2008, and after representing them three seasons, jumped ships. In no time, Dravid formed a bond with the Royals, an association that continue to grow stronger even now. Look who’s back: Rahul Dravid return to Rajasthan Royals next year as their head coach.(PTI) As much as Dravid joked about asking the media for job recommendations, somewhere down the line, he had made up his mind. After retiring from all forms of cricket in 2013, Dravid tried his luck in broadcasting with a great amount of success, but it was coaching where Dravid found his true calling. He took up that role and look what it did for Indian cricket. He helped …

IPL: Rahul Dravid appointed head coach of Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

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Rajasthan Royals on Friday announced that Rahul Dravid will be joining the franchise as a head coach after signing a multi-year contract. Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach ended in June after he helped the Men in Blue win the T20 World Cup, their first ICC title since the Champions trophy in 2013. “The former Royals’ captain and coach spent five seasons with the franchise from 2011 to 2015, and will commence with the team immediately, working with Royals’ director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara to implement the franchise’s overall cricketing strategy,” the Royals said in a statement. Watch it till the end because yes, this is happening! 🔥💗 pic.twitter.com/yh5Ozz395E — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 6, 2024 Dravid was the captain of the Royals in IPL 2012 and 2013 and then was the team director and mentor for them in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. After leaving the Royals in 2016, Dravid had signed with the Delhi Daredevils and stayed there till 209 when he was named the head of the National Cricket Academy. He was …