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Not KKR, Rahul Dravid Set To Seal His IPL Return With This Franchise: Report

After successfully guiding the Indian team to T20 World Cup 2024 triumph as head coach, Rahul Dravid is reportedly gearing up for a new adventure in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since his tenure as the head coach of the Indian team came to an end, Dravid has been linked with multiple franchises in the T20 league. Earlier, reports suggested that the batting great could decide to join Kolkata Knight Riders, especially as the franchise saw their mentor Gautam Gambhir leave the team to fill the void left by Dravid in the Indian team as head coach. But, it has now been reported that Dravid is in talks with his former IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

Greg Chappell "Particularly Pleased" For Rahul Dravid After India's T20 World Cup Triumph

It was a dream end to Rahul Dravid's India coaching career as he left the role with a T20 World Cup title to cherish. Dravid took over from Ravi Shastri as the coach of the Indian cricket team. The side played two ICC finals -- the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup -- in 2023 but failed to win any. The T20 World Cup summit clash in Barbados was Dravid's third ICC final as the coach of Indian cricket team, but this time destiny had some other plans for him.

Shivam Dube Hails Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid For 'Unwavering Support'

India all-rounder Shivam Dube -- who was initially struggling with his form in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and Caribbean -- said that coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma had constantly backed him and their faith in his abilities has helped him to stay focused. The big-hitter, Dube did not have much impact with the bat in the T20 showpiece, scoring 13 runs in eight matches with the highest score 34. But, he proved his worth when it needed the most. His 27 off 16 balls cameo in the summit clash turned out to be vital in India's title triumph.

India's Likely Squad For SL T20Is: Hardik Skipper But No Return For Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah

Team India's tour of Zimbabwe concluded with a resounding 4-1 victory under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, but now, the focus shifts to the Sri Lanka assignment which gets underway on July 26. A number of top players, including the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, etc. weren't picked for the Zimbabwe assignment, with the Board deciding to give them a much-needed break after a victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. However, not all of them are likely to return for the Sri Lanka T20I series.

Watch: Fans In Dallas Chant Mitchell Starc's Name In Front Of Rohit Sharma. His Epic Reply

Team India's triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024 also came with the heartbreaking news of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja's retirement from the shortest format. The three stalwarts called time on their T20I career after India defeated South Africa in the summit clash of the World Cup by seven runs. The World Cup not only marked the end of the T20I career of these players but was also the end of head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure. Dravid, who bowed out with the T20 World Cup title to his name, has been replaced by Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach.

"What Sets Them Apart...": Team India Physio Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma

Team India physio Kamlesh Jain shared a heartwarming tribute to former captain Rahul Dravid, whose tenure as head coach of the team came to an end after the T20 World Cup. Dravid bids adieu on a high as India, led by Rohit Sharma, lifted the T20 World Cup trophy in Barbados. The T20 World Cup final was also the last game in the format for India captain Rohit Sharma, with the veteran announcing his retirement alongside Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.

"Not Doing Justice...": Virat Kohli Reveals Chat With Rahul Dravid Amid Poor Form In T20 World Cup

Before scripting a moment that he would never forget in his life, India's stalwart batter, Virat Kohli, disclosed that he wasn't confident about delivering a performance in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados. Before the final, in seven matches, Kohli, with all his experience, struggled to find that elusive purple patch and put together a string of performances that he enjoyed in the Indian Premier League. Before the final, he could only muster up just 75 runs at an average of 10.71, which was well below the standards that he had set over the years.

Gautam Gambhir Makes Selection Criteria Clear Right After Replacing Rahul Dravid As Head Coach

India's newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir said that his approach to picking players won't be based on a particular format as he feels players who are "good enough" should play all three formats. Earlier this week, a new era in Indian cricket began after Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as the new head coach. Apart from Dravid's departure, the stalwart trio Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirements from the T20I format. An action-packed schedule lies ahead of Gambhir and the Indian team. There have been speculations about the pool of players who could play under the new regime.

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Not KKR, Rahul Dravid Set To Seal His IPL Return With This Franchise: Report

Greg Chappell "Particularly Pleased" For Rahul Dravid After India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Shivam Dube Hails Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid For 'Unwavering Support'

India's Likely Squad For SL T20Is: Hardik Skipper But No Return For Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah

Watch: Fans In Dallas Chant Mitchell Starc's Name In Front Of Rohit Sharma. His Epic Reply

"What Sets Them Apart...": Team India Physio Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma

"Not Doing Justice...": Virat Kohli Reveals Chat With Rahul Dravid Amid Poor Form In T20 World Cup

Gautam Gambhir Makes Selection Criteria Clear Right After Replacing Rahul Dravid As Head Coach