Rajasthan Royals (RR) is a franchise cricket team competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team won the inaugural IPL season in 2008 under the captaincy of Shane Warne, defying expectations. Rajasthan Royals won the IPL 2008 final against Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets in a last-ball thriller at DY Patil Stadium. Batting first, CSK scored 163/5 in 20 overs, with Suresh Raina’s (43 off 30) and MS Dhoni’s (29* off 17).
Yusuf Pathan starred with the ball, taking 3/22 in 4 overs. Chasing 164, Sohail Tanvir hit the winning run off the last ball to secure RR’s first IPL title. Their best finish in recent years was as runners-up in 2022. In IPL 2024, they reached the playoffs but were eliminated in Qualifier 2. Ahead of IPL 2025, the team has announced former Indian team coach and ex-Rajasthan Royals player and mentor, Rahul Dravid, as the head coach.
RR's head coach in 2025
As per reports, Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025. He made his return to the franchise after captaining and mentoring the team from 2012-2015. Dravid has signed a deal with RR and has already been involved in discussions regarding player retentions for the upcoming mega auction.
Dravid has a long history with Rajasthan Royals, having led the team as captain in 2012 and 2013 before transitioning to a mentor and team director role in 2014 and 2015. He later moved to Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2016 and then took charge of India's cricket development at the National Cricket Academy before becoming India's head coach in 2021.
RR's batting coach in 2025
As per reports, Vikram Rathour has been appointed as the batting coach of the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025. Rathour, a former Indian cricketer, previously served as India's batting coach from 2019 to 2024. He has extensive experience in domestic and international cricket, having played six Tests and seven ODIs for India in the 1990s. Rathour's coaching career includes mentoring Punjab in domestic cricket and working as a national selector for India.
RR's bowling coach in 2025
As per reports, Shane Bond has been appointed as the bowling coach of the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025. Bond took 87 wickets in 18 Tests, 147 in 82 ODIs, and 25 in 20 T20Is for New Zealand. Injuries hampered his playing career, but he remained one of the most feared fast bowlers of his time. After retirement, he transitioned into coaching, previously serving as the bowling coach for the Mumbai Indians and the New Zealand national team.
RR's fielding coach in 2025
According to Rajasthan Royals' official website, Dishant Yagnik has been appointed as the fielding coach of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025. A former wicketkeeper-batter, Yagnik has been associated with the franchise in various capacities, having played for RR in the IPL and later serving as a coach.
During his playing career, Yagnik represented Rajasthan in domestic cricket and played 25 IPL matches for RR, scoring 170 runs. He was known for his sharp glove work and agile fielding behind the stumps. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching and previously worked as the RR fielding coach in past seasons.
Other support staff for RR in 2025
| Name | Role |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Director of Cricket |
| Shane Bond | Assistant and Fast Bowling Coach |
| Trevor Penney | Assistant Coach |
| Siddhartha Lahiri | Support Coach & Head of Coaching (RR Academy) |
| Michael Italiano | Head of Athletic Performance |
| John Gloster | Head Physiotherapist |
| AT Rajamani | Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Craig Antony | Senior Physiotherapist |
| Niranjan Pandit | Assistant Physiotherapist |
| Mohammed Moosajee | Team Doctor |
| Nimrod Mon Brokman | Mental Performance Coach |
| Giles Lindsay | Director of Analytics & Technology |
| Panish Shetty | Lead Analyst |
| Romi Bhinder | Team Manager & Head of High-Performance Operations |
FAQs on Rajasthan Royals
A. Sanju Samson is the captain of the Rajasthan Royals.
A. The team is owned by Manoj Badale, Lachlan Murdoch, and Gerry Cardinale.
A. The Rajasthan Royals were founded in 2008.
A. Their home ground is the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
A. The Rajasthan Royals have won one IPL title in 2008.
