The Indian Premier League is undergoing a period of transition as the next season approaches. One of the most significant changes involves the departure of Rahul Dravid from his role as head coach of Rajasthan Royals. The franchise, which won the inaugural IPL title, announced on August 30th that Dravid had resigned, a decision reached by mutual consent. This development has led to speculation about Dravid’s future in coaching, particularly within the IPL. One specific team appears to be a likely candidate.
Dravid joined Rajasthan Royals as their head coach the previous year. He took on the responsibility after coaching the Indian team during the T20 World Cup 2024. However, he resigned after just one season. Rajasthan Royals stated that they had offered Dravid a more extensive role, but the former Indian coach declined, leading to his exit from the team.
Currently, Dravid is without a team. The question remains whether this situation will change before the new season begins. Dravid has a commendable coaching record and has experience coaching in the IPL with Delhi and Rajasthan. This makes him an attractive prospect for any team in the league seeking a coach. One such team is the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Kolkata, who won the IPL in 2024, decided to part ways with head coach Chandrakant Pandit following the 2025 season. The franchise is yet to announce a replacement. Therefore, it would not be unexpected if Shah Rukh Khan’s team sought to appoint Dravid. Besides KKR and Rajasthan, no other franchise currently has a vacant head coach position. The upcoming weeks could be key in determining where Dravid will coach next.