MUMBAI INDIANS TO KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS: 4 TEAMS RAHUL DRAVID CAN JOIN BEFORE IPL 2025
Rahul Dravid had a memorable run as the head coach of Team India and the Rohit Sharma-led side made it to the finals of the ICC events in all three formats. The Men in Blue ended their wait to win an ICC title in Dravid's final tournament as the head coach and lifted the 2024 T20 World Cup. They defeated South Africa in the final of the ICC event.
Dravid didn't reapply for the position and he can now make his return to IPL. The Indian legend has coached two IPL teams - Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals - in past and there's no doubt that Dravid will coach an IPL team. As the fans wait for an update on Dravid, here we have a look at 4 IPL teams Rahul Dravid can join before IPL 2025 -
Mumbai Indians
Rahul Dravid could very well join Mumbai Indians (MI) upon his return to IPL. The five-time IPL Champions have struggled under the coaching of Mark Boucher and the owners could change the coach before IPL 2025. MI haven't played an IPL final since winning the trophy in 2020.
The Hardik Pandya-led side finished at the last spot in the IPL 2024 points table. Dravid has proven his worth in IPL and MI can bring him in. Dravid, if he joins MI, might bring in his own coaching staff.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are all but confirmed to be without their mentor in IPL 2025 as Gautam Gambhir is likely to take over as the head coach of Team India. Multiple reports have confirmed that he is the frontrunner to take up the job and will kick off his coaching stint starting the Sri Lanka series.
While KKR do have a solid coaching staff, Gambhir's absence will be a big blow to them as he is an experienced player. KKR's staff don't have an experienced player like Gambhir. Dravid had a long career and he would be an apt replacement for Gambhir at KKR.
Lucknow Super Giants
Gautam Gambhir left Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after IPL 2023 and made his return to KKR. While LSG had Justin Langer as the head coach, they didn't appoint any mentor. The KL Rahul-led side failed to qualify for the second round of IPL 2024.
Dravid could join LSG as their mentor and give them mentorship in IPL 2025. Dravid enjoyed huge success as India's head coach and would be eager to replicate that in IPL.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals (DC) haven't made it to the playoffs of an IPL season in 2021 and they once again need some changes to return to form. Under Ricky Ponting, DC did reach the final of IPL 2020 but they have had a forgettable run in the past three seasons.
Rahul Dravid's addition to DC could help the team return to form. Dravid has previously worked with DC. He coached them in IPL 2016 and 2017. He had to leave his job at Delhi due to the conflict of interest issue as Dravid was also working with the BCCI.
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