Rajasthan Royals' performance in IPL 2025 was not as expected, with the team finishing 9th in the points table. Following this, the team's head coach, Rahul Dravid, resigned from his position.
Sports News: Following a poor performance in IPL 2025, there are indications of changes within the Rajasthan Royals team. Team head coach Rahul Dravid recently resigned from his position, and now, legendary Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara is set to lead the team in his place. With this change, Rajasthan Royals will aim to bring new enthusiasm and experience to their preparations for the next season.
Kumar Sangakkara's Return
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, Kumar Sangakkara has been associated with Rajasthan Royals as the Director of Cricket since 2021. He possesses extensive experience in team strategy and player development. Sangakkara has previously served as head coach, and under his guidance, the team reached the playoffs twice in four seasons. Now, following Rahul Dravid's resignation, Sangakkara is likely to take on the significant responsibility of leading the team.
Sangakkara's coaching style and experience could prove crucial for the team's young players. His appointment is seen as a sign of strategic improvement for Rajasthan Royals. As he plans for the 2026 season, he is working on strategies to enhance the team's performance and make a b comeback in the playoffs in the upcoming season.
Rajasthan Royals' IPL Journey
Rajasthan Royals have captured the attention of cricket fans since the inception of the IPL. The team won its first title in 2008. Since then, the team has experienced both success and failure in several seasons. Under Sanju Samson's captaincy, the team reached the final in 2022 but lost to Gujarat Titans in that match. In 2023, the team finished fifth but managed to reach Qualifier 2 in the playoffs.
In IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals' performance did not meet expectations. The team suffered an initial setback due to an injury to regular captain Sanju Samson. The captaincy responsibility eventually fell to Riyan Parag, but the team still could not improve its disappointing performance. The team played a total of 14 matches, winning only four. With 8 points, Rajasthan Royals finished 9th in the points table. This performance prompted the resignation of the team's head coach.
