Rahul Dravid has completed his stint as the head coach of the Indian National Team. The former India captain has led the team to win the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies. Under his tenure the side qualified for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, ICC ODI World Cup final and T20 World Cup as well. He has brought some young cricketers in recent years.
He was the coach of the Under-19 team for 7 years from 2015 to 2021. During that time, cricketers like Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. These names are the future of Indian cricket. They have already set their standards at the biggest stage of international cricket. Dravid has also managed in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was the mentor of the Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) as well.
The 51-year-old is currently without any team and he will like to get back to work as soon as possible. He might be back in the IPL once again as a head coach or mentor for any of the franchise that requires his experience. In the article, we will take a look at teams that can target Dravid before IPL 2025.
Here are the 5 teams that can appoint Rahul Dravid before IPL 2025
5. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have yet to put their hand on the trophy. Every year despite qualifying for the final thrice they have failed every time to win the silverware. They have appointed Andy Flower as their new head coach in IPL 2024. RCB qualified for the playoffs despite starting the season poorly. Rahul Dravid is the perfect man as a mentor for the team. He can lead the side for their maiden IPL title.
4. Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG)
Lucknow SuperGiants has Justin Langer as their new head coach. But their mentor Gautam Gambhir left the side in the 2024 edition to join back his former side Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). After Gambhir left the side they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since joining the IPL. Dravid can join LSG as their mentor and give them mentorship in IPL 2025. He enjoyed huge success as India’s head coach and would be eager to replicate that in IPL.
3. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians have been the joint most successful side of the IPL. The franchise has won the trophy five times. But the champions have struggled under the coaching of Mark Boucher. They might also change the coach before IPL 2025. They even finished last in the points table under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. Dravid can bring in the success.
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals have sacked their head coach Ricky Ponting. The franchise is without its coach. The Capitals would love to bring back Dravid as the coach and Sourav Ganguly is also at the Delhi helm, Ganguly was instrumental in Dravid becoming the India coach.
1. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Kolkata Knight Riders ended their decade-long trophy drought to win the IPL 2024. This was their third title for the franchise. The Knights under Gautam Gambhir found their way back. The mentality of the team also changed for the side. But Gambhir has replaced Dravid to become India’s new head coach. The mentor position is vacant for the side and they would love to add someone like the former Indian coach to their squad.
