Ahead of the IPL 2025 and the upcoming IPL auctions, former Indian batter and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid was appointed as the head coach for the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royal. Rahul Dravid up until recently was the head coach of the Indian Cricket Team and led the team to the prestigious 2024 ICC T20 World Cup title in the USA and West Indies. Following India’s win of the T20 World Cup , Rahul Dravid left his position as the coach of the Indian team and was replaced by Gautam Gambhir . 

He is now the head coach of the IPL team Rajasthan Royals . 

Rahul Dravid’s Sweet Gesture Breaks The Internet 

Recently, Rahul Dravid was a part of an event that was organized by Rajasthan Royals . While speaking at the event, a young child with his cricket bat in his hand went up to the stage to try and meet Rahul Dravid. The child had his cricket bat in his hand. 

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What Rahul Dravid did next broke the internet. The child made his way up the stage to seek Rahul Dravid’s blessing. He approaches Dravid and touched his feet as Dravid gave him his blessing. Following that, Rahul Dravid signed the kid’s bat for him. 

Another child then came up to Dravid and the former Indian batter signed his jersey. The children were extremely happy following the interaction. 

How Rajasthan Royal Fares Heading Into The IPL Auction?

Rajasthan Royals have retained a lot of players from their squad from last year. As the IPL auction nears, these are the players Rajasthan Royals and Rahul Dravid have retained for the IPL 2025- 

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Rajasthan Royals finished third in the IPL table in 2024 and will be looking to improve their standings in 2025.