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Rahul Dravid Gives Brutally Honest Verdict On Impact Player Rule: "Wasn't Fond Of..."

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid gave his verdict on the Impact Player rule and said that when he was the head coach of the Indian cricket team, he was not a fan of the rule. In a recent interview, Dravid explained the strategic value of the rule but also outlined the challenges that it poses to the national side selection. There has been a lot of discussion over the rule with MS Dhoni recently expressing his reservations. Dravid admitted that the Impact Player rule has contributed in making IPL even more competitive but the impact on the all-rounders can turn out to be problematic.

Ricky Ponting Reveals Advise He Gave Rahul Dravid. Won't Share It With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting recently opened about his bond with Rajasthan Royals coach and India's legendary Rahul Dravid. Both Ponting and Dravid are the cricketing greats of their respective countries and have played many match-winning knocks. Batting at No.3, both the players have etched their names in the history of cricket with numerous great performances. One of the most famous batting show from the duo was seen during the 2003 Test series between India and Australia, where both the batters hammered a double ton in the second Test.

"A Privilege In This Era": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Working With Rajasthan Riyals Mentor Rahul Dravid

Finding a human being as empathetic and caring as former India head coach and Rajasthan Royals mentor Rahul Dravid is a "privilege in this era", said rising opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been under his tutelage since his India U-19 days. Jaiswal, now India's No. 1 Test opener, is also a marquee player for Rajasthan Royals and he spoke about the kind of influence, the former India stalwart has had on his career so far. "He is an incredible human being. Having someone like Rahul Dravid Sir in this era is a privilege," Jaiswal told JioHotstar.

Rajasthan Royals Star Nitish Rana Recalls Crying In Room When "Rahul Dravid Was Scoring 100s". Here's Why

Most of the Indian cricketers from the current generation grew up idolising the trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly. However, Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Nitish Rana has recalled that he would cry in his room if Tendulkar and Dravid played while Ganguly got out early. Speaking in a recent podcast, Nitish revealed he idolised fellow-southpaw Ganguly, while his father and brother liked Tendulkar and Dravid, recently, which, in turn, led to occasional fights due to the competition.

Big Decision Pending For Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson Can Only Keep Wickets If...

Sanju Samson flew to Bengaluru from Guwahati on Monday to seek clearance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) for keeping wickets in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Samson has so far played in the tournament as a sole batter coming in as an impact substitute with Riyan Parag leading the franchise. The wicketkeeper-batter was only granted a temporary go-ahead to play in the ongoing IPL following surgery on his right index finger.

MS Dhoni Shares Heartwarming Moment With Rahul Dravid After IPL 2025 Match. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) played out a hard-fought match in IPL 2025, with the latter narrowly winning by six runs. However, after the game, Indian cricket fans got to witness a heartwarming moment. Despite defeat, CSK talisman MS Dhoni walked up to embrace and share a light moment with RR's head coach Rahul Dravid, who was on crutches. Dravid had suffered a leg injury before IPL 2025 after getting injured in a local match in Bengaluru, and was in a wheelchair until recently.

Rahul Dravid Opens up On Promoting Riyan Parag Up At No. 3 Ahead Of RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Game

Having spent his first five Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons primarily as a finisher, Riyan Parag experienced a breakthrough campaign in 2024. Elevated to No. 4 in the batting order, he emerged as Rajasthan Royals' leading run-scorer, playing a pivotal role in their journey to the playoffs. This season, Parag has been handed an even greater responsibility, moving up to No. 3 as Rajasthan Royals aim to maximize his potential. Head coach Rahul Dravid has hailed him as one of their best batters. However, his start to IPL 2025 has been modest, with scores of 4 and 25 in RR's opening two matches. Sunday's clash against Chennai Super Kings presents his final opportunity to register a significant score on his home ground, as Guwahati will host RR's last match of the season.

Rahul Dravid's Photo In Wheelchair After RR's Loss vs KKR Viral. Internet Says, "Heartbreaking To See Legend..."

Rahul Dravid-coached Rajasthan Royals has started the IPL 2025 on a poor note. With two losses in the first two matches, RR are lying at the bottom of the points table with a negative net run-rate of -1.882. Ahead of the IPL 2025, Dravid suffered a leg injury while playing and arrived in the RR camp with cast on his left leg. The India legend still can't walk without crutches and after RR's latest loss against Kolkata Knight Riders, could be seen moving in a wheel chair moving around the field.

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Rahul Dravid Gives Brutally Honest Verdict On Impact Player Rule: "Wasn't Fond Of..."

Ricky Ponting Reveals Advise He Gave Rahul Dravid. Won't Share It With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

"A Privilege In This Era": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Working With Rajasthan Riyals Mentor Rahul Dravid

Rajasthan Royals Star Nitish Rana Recalls Crying In Room When "Rahul Dravid Was Scoring 100s". Here's Why

Big Decision Pending For Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson Can Only Keep Wickets If...

MS Dhoni Shares Heartwarming Moment With Rahul Dravid After IPL 2025 Match. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Rahul Dravid Opens up On Promoting Riyan Parag Up At No. 3 Ahead Of RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Game

Rahul Dravid's Photo In Wheelchair After RR's Loss vs KKR Viral. Internet Says, "Heartbreaking To See Legend..."