SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori showed a kind gesture towards his injured counterpart Rahul Dravid ahead of their IPL 2025 opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, March 23.
As Dravid continues to rely on a wheelchair for mobility, the former New Zealand captain approached him to shake hands. Dravid sustained a leg injury last week while playing cricket in Bengaluru and has been wearing a cast since then.
He recently took over the role from Kumar Sangakkara and has also previously played for the Royals. Below is the video shared by Rajasthan Royals’ official social media handle, accompanied by a caption:
“There’s a reason why they call him Dan the man!”
You can watch the video here:
There’s a reason why they call him Dan the man! 💗 pic.twitter.com/MkYY2tQxEB
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 22, 2025
Rahul Dravid concluded his coaching stint with Team India on a high note by guiding them to T20 World Cup victory and now aims to steer the Royals to their second championship.
Vikram Rathour Praises Rahul Dravid’s Commitment
In a recent press conference, Rajasthan Royals’ batting coach Vikram Rathour lauded Rahul Dravid for his commitment to his responsibilities despite his injury. Speaking to India Today, Rathour said:
“Rahul sir has always been like this. Even during his playing days, he played with great enthusiasm. He has always been extremely committed to whatever he does. He has injured his leg, essentially suffering a tendon tear.”
“But you can still see how dedicated he is. He is working closely with the players, engaging with them individually, leading group discussions, and strategising. His commitment is unwavering, and he is fully present here.”
Since winning the inaugural IPL title in 2008, the Royals’ best performance came in 2022 when they reached the final but fell short against the Gujarat Titans. This season, they will be eager to break that title drought.
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