Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid skipped the team’s pre-IPL 2025 season training camp because of a leg injury. The franchise confirmed that Dravid injured the leg during cricket practice in Bengaluru. Nevertheless, they assured fans that he was recovering well and would be with the team soon.
In a social media post, Rajasthan Royals posted a picture of Dravid with a cast on his left leg. “Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who sustained an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will be with us today in Jaipur,” the franchise mentioned.
Dravid became the head coach of Rajasthan Royals prior to the IPL 2025 auction after his successful tenure with Team India, as he led them to the win in T20 World Cup 2024.
Rajasthan Royals’ Youngest Signing Makes Headlines
In the meantime, RR skipper Sanju Samson showered accolades on 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest player to be signed in IPL history. Suryavanshi made news during the IPL 2025 mega-auction when Rajasthan Royals picked him up for Rs 1.1 crore. Born on March 27, 2011, in Bihar, he emerged as the youngest player on the list.
Suryavanshi had already made a mark in domestic cricket. He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024 at just 12 years and 284 days old. His performances for India U19, including a blistering 58-ball century against Australia, and his 176 runs in five matches during the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2024-25, showcased his immense potential.
Samson Praises Suryavanshi’s Talent
Talking to JioHotstar during the ‘SuperStar’ show, Samson complimented Suryavanshi on his confidence and six-hitting. He emphasized the need to watch promising talents before offering advice.
“For me, instead of advice, first I like to observe—how a young boy wants to play his cricket, what he is comfortable with, and what sort of guidance he requires from me. Then I act accordingly. Vaibhav seems to be very confident; he was hitting sixes out of the ground at the academy. People were already discussing his power-hitting. What more can you expect? It’s all about knowing his strengths, supporting him, and standing by him like an elder brother,” Samson said.
While Rajasthan Royals gear up for IPL 2025, everyone is waiting with bated breath for Dravid’s comeback and anticipating the young sensation Suryavanshi to take the field.