WATCH: 'So This is Where the IPL is Won' - Rahul Dravid joins Rajastan Royals, pranks the biggest fan

However, Rahul Dravid was seen in a video uploaded by RR’s official account on X (formerly known as Twitter) where he was part of a meeting with the staff of the franchise as well. Meanwhile, the newly appointed head coach, funnily opined on his entry,” So this is where the IPL is won,” signalling his intent as well.

However, the Royals came near to being a champion side but they have failed on multiple occasions in the knockout stages. Under Sanju Samson’s captaincy, the side played in the IPL 2022 final against Gujarat Titans as well. In 2023, they failed to qualify for the playoffs with a fifth-placed finish. But this year they bounced back and reached the playoffs but they were defeated by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second eliminator as well.

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With the IPL 2025 mega-auctions coming up, Rahul Dravid and Co. will look to buy some young blood into the squad and also let go of some of the players as well. Dravid’s bond with Samson and Co. could also play a big role in the franchise’s fortunes as well.

Rahul Dravid pranked one of his biggest fans

"I am pleased to be returning to the franchise I have called 'home' for a number of years in the past. After the (T20) World Cup, I feel it's the ideal time for me to take on another challenge, and the Royals is the perfect place to do that," Dravid said in the team's media release to announce his appointment.

https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1832306941277716673

Meanwhile, the franchise, including Dravid pranked one of their biggest fans, Neel Shah. He was made to believe that he was going to meet Yashasvi Jaiswal. Instead, it was Rahul Dravid who walked towards him and greeted as well. Neel became speechless at first, however, the meeting went well and the franchise shared this on their social media platform.