Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach of Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This marks Bahutule’s second stint with the franchise, having previously served in the same role from 2018 to 2021.
Expressing his excitement about rejoining the team, Bahutule emphasized the Royals’ commitment to nurturing talent and playing an aggressive brand of cricket. “Joining Rajasthan Royals again is a tremendous honour. The franchise’s commitment to nurturing talent and playing an exciting brand of cricket resonates with my own coaching philosophy. I am eager to work alongside Rahul [Dravid, head coach] and the rest of the coaching staff to develop our bowling attack and contribute to the team’s success. Together, we aim to achieve great milestones in the forthcoming season,” Bahutule said in a statement, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
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Head coach Rahul Dravid welcomed Bahutule’s return, highlighting his deep understanding of spin bowling and valuable coaching experience. “Sairaj’s deep understanding of spin bowling and his extensive coaching experience make him an invaluable addition to our team. His proven ability to mentor young bowlers aligns perfectly with our vision at Rajasthan Royals. Having worked with him before, I am confident that his insights and guidance will significantly benefit our players as we strive for excellence in the upcoming season,” Dravid stated.
Bahutule brings a wealth of experience to the Royals, having taken 633 wickets in first-class cricket and 10 scalps in T20s. He has also represented India in two Test matches and eight ODIs.
In the previous IPL season, Rajasthan Royals had a strong campaign but fell short in the playoffs, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier Two by 36 runs. With Bahutule’s expertise in spin bowling, RR will be aiming to go even further in IPL 2025.
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