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Following IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals' head coach Rahul Dravid steps down after a long association, while Kolkata Knight Riders sees the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit and bowling coach Bharat Arun. Pandit, despite leading KKR to a title in 2024, exits after a challenging 2025 season, with Abhishek Nayar returning as assistant coach.

Rahul Dravid will conclude his tenure with the Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, ending a long association as both player and coach. He initially joined in 2011, captained the team, and later mentored and coached, influencing many young cricketers. The Royals acknowledged his significant impact on the team's culture and values, expressing gratitude for his remarkable service.

Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement marks the end of an era of Test cricket resilience. His record of facing 525 balls in a single innings against Australia in 2017 tops the list of marathon innings by Indian batsmen.

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin humorously revisited the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy controversy, where Ashwin faced accusations of aiding Australia with spin techniques through a Tamil YouTube video. Dravid jokingly mentioned the criticism he received, suggesting Ashwin's coaching was perceived as superior. Ashwin defended himself, while recalling Mitchell Starc's playful reference to the video during the Indore Test.

Rahul Dravid opened up about his experience working with Rohit Sharma. He praised Rohit's leadership during his tenure as India's head coach from 2021 to 2024. Dravid highlighted Rohit's care for the team and clarity of vision. He said Rohit's experience greatly contributed to his success. Dravid oversaw India’s ICC T20 World Cup triumph in June 2024.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer, was bought by Rajasthan Royals. He scored 252 runs in IPL 2025 with a record-breaking century. Ambati Rayudu praised Vaibhav's talent and bat speed. Rayudu hopes Vaibhav will represent India soon. Vaibhav will join India U-19 team against Australia. The series will start on September 21 in Brisbane. Rahul Dravid will guide him.

Rishabh Pant aims to surpass Virat Kohli's record of Test centuries against England in the upcoming Edgbaston Test. Following his impressive performance in the first Test, Pant needs one more century to overtake Kohli and equal Mohammed Azharuddin's record.

Rohit Sharma reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting Suryakumar Yadav's crucial catch of David Miller as the turning point. He also reveals convincing Rahul Dravid to extend his coaching stint for one last shot at glory.