Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid.
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Regardless of sustaining a leg harm whereas taking part in in a neighborhood league match, Indian stalwart and new Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid attended the crew’s IPL pre-season coaching session, displaying his full dedication.
In a video shared by the franchise of their official social media deal with, Dravid was seen making his first look on the Royals’ camp, arriving in a golf cart earlier than switching to crutches for mobility.
Though his left leg was secured in a medical strolling boot, Dravid remained actively concerned within the session regardless of his harm.
He shook palms with gamers, earlier than partaking in discussions with younger skills like Riyan Parag, and shared a second with Yashasvi Jaiswal because the younger India opener was seen demonstrating shadow pictures whereas looking for the legendary batter’s recommendation.
Seated with crutches in hand, Dravid intently noticed your entire session on Wednesday.
The Royals earlier confirmed that Dravid suffered the harm whereas taking part in.
“Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an harm whereas taking part in Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering nicely and can be part of us as we speak in Jaipur,” posted Rajasthan Royals in ‘X’ with a photograph of a relaxed Dravid flashing a thumbs-up.
Final week, Dravid had injured his left calf muscle whereas batting for Vijaya Cricket Membership in opposition to Jayanagar Cricketers within the Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation Group I, Division 2 semifinal for the Sri Nassur Memorial Defend.
The 52-year-old, taking part in alongside his 16-year-old son Anvay, appeared in discomfort simply two deliveries into his innings after reportedly pulling a calf muscle.
Regardless of the ache, he battled on, scoring 43 off 66 balls in a vital fourth-wicket stand with Anvay. Nevertheless, Vijaya CC in the end misplaced the match.
Dravid earlier final month marked his first membership look in 13 years in a league match.
There, he partnered with Anvay, who impressed with a 60-ball 58, whereas Dravid chipped in with 10 runs.
Dravid took over as Rajasthan Royals’ head coach after his profitable stint as India’s head coach from 2022 to 2024, which culminated of their T20 World Cup triumph.
He’ll work intently with captain Sanju Samson and director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara because the Royals.
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