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IPL 2025: AB de Villiers suggested Rahul Dravid's departure from Rajasthan Royals was owner-driven. The 2008 champions said they parted ways with Dravid after the former India coach refused to accept a broader role in the lead-up to the 2026 auction.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have confirmed that head coach Rahul Dravid will not continue with the franchise ahead of IPL 2026, bringing an abrupt end to his second stint with the team.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings captain, engaged in a humorous interaction with youngsters at the Super Kings Academy. He playfully teased the kids about supporting rival IPL teams like RCB and MI, jokingly threatening to exclude them from CSK. Gaikwad also shared lighthearted anecdotes about captaining senior players and dealing with teammates' struggles, before seriously answering questions about his experiences.