In a major shake-up ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Rahul Dravid has stepped down as head coach of Rajasthan Royals, bringing an end to a long-standing association with the franchise. The decision was confirmed by the team on Saturday, with reports suggesting that Dravid declined an offer for a broader role within the Royals` set-up following a comprehensive internal review.

Despite being on a multi-year contract, Dravid opted to part ways with the team after Rajasthan’s dismal showing in IPL 2025, where they managed just four wins in 14 games, finishing ninth, their worst performance since 2021.

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