Injured Rahul Dravid
Rajasthan Royals head coach and Indian cricketing legend Rahul may not have been in his fittest condition at the franchise’s ongoing pre-season camp for IPL 2025, but nothing was going to stop the legendary player from making an appearance at the training base after undergoing a leg surgery that made him relying on crutches. Rajasthan Royals’ mentor and the former Indian head coach helped with his coaching to lift India’s 2nd T20i World Cup Trophy in 2024 after the first Title of the year 2007. Injured Rahul had shown his immense dedication to the sport and to his new position with the Rajasthan Royals.
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Injured Rahul Dravid Reports To Camp Despite Being Injured
A video posted by the Rajasthan Royals on their social media handle showed Rahul arriving at Rajisthan’s training camp in Jaipur. While his left leg was placed in a medical walking boot, he still didn’t stop himself from involving in the practice session with the team. He had come, at first, in a golf cart but had transitioned to crutches to get around and went over to talk to the players. He was spotted shaking hands, mentoring upcoming players like Riyan Parag, and engaging with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who asked the veteran about batting while practicing shadow shots.
Rahul, who was sitting with his crutches beside him, diligently studied the entire training session, showing his interest even after being unable to participate in it physically. His injury was confirmed by Rajasthan Royals in an official post on ‘X’, which mentioned, “Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur.
The Rahul Dravid Injury in a Club Cricket
Rahul Dravid suffered the injury while playing for the Vijaya Cricket Club in the Group I, Division 2 semifinal of the Sri Nassur Memorial Shield tournament conducted by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Better than his own 16-year-old son, Anvay trickled Rahul. Rahul had strained a calf muscle into his innings but still continued his game in that match. He added a gritty 43 off 66 deliveries in a vital fourth-wicket stand with Anvay before his side fell short in the match.
Earlier in the tournament, he made headlines for returning to club cricket after a gap of 13 years. In his first game, he scored 10 runs, while his son scored a 60-ball 58. During the semifinal of the tournament, Rahul Dravid went through the discomfort and still managed to put on a 43-run partnership before he was forced to leave the field because of his condition, and his fighting quality shows his determination towards the game.
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Social Media Reaction and Legacy at Rajasthan Royals
Cricket fans have praised Rahul Dravid’s determination for cricket and his team. It is just a testament to his dedication to the game. There were a lot of posts on social media complimenting Rahul for his toughness and his willingness to help his team win a trophy this season, even after being injured. The move is sentimental for Yuvraj as he has played for Rajasthan Royals previously and even captained the franchise from 2011 to 2015 and from 2014 onwards, playing in a mentorship role
🚨 Injured Rahul Dravid joins Rajasthan Royals camp ahead of IPL 2025 on crutches
— PABNA (@pabnaindia) March 14, 2025
🚨 JUST IN: Three injured players have already been ruled out and replaced before the start of the 2025 edition of the IPL, but it’s the coach for the Rajasthan Royals who faces a setback. Rahul… pic.twitter.com/d7PnLbKiYe
With the IPL 2025 season starting on March 22, Rahul will be working alongside Rajasthan Royals’ captain ‘Sanju Samson’ and director of cricket, Kumar Sangakkara. The team, which bagged the first-ever IPL title in 2008 and finished as runners-up in 2022, enters the spectacular tournament with their heads high, having ended the 2024 campaign in top form, finishing third in the league stage, only to be outmatched in the playoffs.
Rahul is set to sit in the dugout when Rajasthan Royals begin their IPL 2025 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. And though he is still in the early stages of coming back, the very fact that he shows up despite being in pain speaks volumes about his love for the game and his dedication to seeing the success of the team.
