In a heartwarming moment, the former Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid when he made his first visit, he was greeted heroically Rajasthan Royals High Performance Center after recently being named franchise head coach. Rajasthan Royals shared a video of Dravid’s visit on their official Instagram account, which quickly caught the attention of fans and cricket lovers.
Rahul Dravid gets a warm welcome at Rajasthan Royals’ High Performance Centre
Excitement over Dravid’s arrival at the state-of-the-art training facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra. The video shows a special reception, with players dressed in military-style uniforms parading in his honor and young girls applying the traditional tilak on Dravid’s forehead as a mark of respect for the cricketing legend.
“We welcome India’s World Cup winner and our coach to the Royals High-Performance Centre” Rajasthan Royals gave the title.
We present the video:
Designed to nurture young talent, the High Performance Center currently hosts a seven-day camp for boys and girls aged seven and above. Dravid’s presence in the camp is seen as a huge boost for the aspiring cricketers and many are excited to learn from one of the most respected figures in Indian cricket.
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Rahul Dravid’s Coaching Journey: A Legacy of Success
Dravid’s association with Rajasthan Royals is not new. After an illustrious playing career establishing himself as one of the world’s greatest cricketers, Dravid first joined Rajasthan Royals as a mentor in 2014, shortly after retiring from international cricket.
Dravid’s coaching journey took a significant turn in 2015 when he was appointed as the head coach of the India Under-19 and India A teams. His impact on the younger generation of cricketers was immediately felt as he played a vital role in nurturing talents like Rishabh pants, Shubman Gilland Prithvi Shaw. Under his leadership, India’s Under-19 team won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2018, further cementing his reputation as a master tactician and mentor.
In November 2021, Dravid was named the head coach of the Indian national cricket team. His tenure saw many milestones achieved, including a historic victory in India ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024. However, after a successful World Cup campaign, Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach ends in June 2024.
Recently, Dravid was re-appointed as the head coach by Rajasthan Royals on a multi-year deal, marking his return to the team. Indian Premier League (IPL). His presence is expected to further strengthen Royals’ strategies and talent development as the franchise looks forward to building a strong, competitive team for the upcoming IPL seasons.
