Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli shared a warm embrace ahead of the high-octane Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fixture between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

The duo share a rich legacy, having played pivotal roles in India’s winning campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, held in the West Indies and USA. Dravid, who served as the head coach, and Kohli, one of India’s key performers, were instrumental in leading the Men in Blue to glory. In the final at Kensington Oval in Barbados, India defeated South Africa to lift the coveted title. Following the historic win, Dravid stepped down as coach and was succeeded by Gautam Gambhir, while Kohli bid farewell to T20Is, announcing his retirement from the shortest format.