Rahul Dravid recently stepped down as Rajasthan Royals RR head coach, sparking several questions about the reasons behind his departure. Former South African skipper AB de Villiers has shared his perspective on the development.
The RR franchise, in an official statement, revealed that Dravid had been offered a broader role as part of a structural review but chose not to accept it. However, de Villiers hinted that the exit might not have been entirely voluntary, suggesting that Dravid was effectively pushed out of the setup.
In the past, Dravid captained the Rajasthan Royals between 2012 and 2013 before later taking up a mentor's role with the franchise. The 2008 champions endured a difficult campaign in IPL 2025, finishing ninth on the points table with only four wins. Their struggles were compounded by the injury to skipper Sanju Samson, which forced the team to hand over the captaincy duties to Riyan Parag.