WATCH: Rahul Dravid gets a rousing welcome at the Rajasthan Royals High-Performance Centre

In an interesting moment, he was the coach of the Indian cricket team Rahul Dravid he was welcomed as a hero as he made his first visit Rajasthan Royals High-Performance Center after being recently named the franchise’s head coach. Rajasthan Royals shared a video of Dravid’s visit on their official Instagram account, which quickly gained the attention of fans and cricket lovers alike.

Rahul Dravid received a warm welcome at the Rajasthan Royals’ High-Performance Centre

The excitement surrounding Dravid’s arrival at the state-of-the-art training center in Talegaon, Maharashtra. The video showed a very special reception, with players in military uniform performing a parade to honor him, while teenage girls applied the traditional tilak on Dravid’s forehead as a mark of respect for the cricketing legend.

“Welcoming India’s World Cup winner and our Head Coach to the Royals High-Performance Centre,” Rajasthan Royals has captions.

Here is the video:

The High-Performance Centre, designed to nurture young talent, is currently hosting a seven-day camp for boys and girls aged seven and over. Dravid’s presence in the camp is seen as a big boost for budding cricketers, many of whom are excited to learn from one of the most respected players in Indian cricket.

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Rahul Dravid’s coaching journey: A legacy of success

Dravid’s association with Rajasthan Royals is not new. After an impressive playing career, which saw him establish himself as one of the world’s greatest cricketers, Dravid first joined Rajasthan Royals as a consultant in 2014, shortly after retiring from international cricket.

Dravid’s coaching journey took a major turn in 2015 when he was appointed as the head coach of the India Under-19 and India A teams. His impact on the new generation of cricketers was felt immediately, as he played a key role in developing skills such as. Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gillagain Prithvi Shaw. Under his guidance, India’s under-19 team won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2018, further cementing his reputation as a tactician and mentor.

In November 2021, Dravid was appointed as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team. His tenure saw India achieve many milestones, including historic victories ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024. However, after a successful World Cup campaign, Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach ended in June 2024.

Recently, Dravid was re-appointed by Rajasthan Royals as their head coach on a multi-year contract, marking his return to the team. Indian Premier League (IPL). His presence is expected to further strengthen Royals’ strategy and talent development, as the franchise looks forward to building a strong, competitive squad for the upcoming IPL seasons.

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