Rajasthan Royals have appointed former India all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule as their spin bowling coach forward of the IPL 2025 season on Thursday.
The 52-year-old Bahutule returns to the Royals having been part of the setup from 2018-21. A stalwart in Indian home cricket, Bahutule has a formidable file of over 630 wickets and 6,000 runs in first-class cricket. Bahutule performed for India in two Checks and eight ODIs and has since transitioned right into a profitable teaching profession. He has mentored groups resembling Mumbai, Bengal, Kerala and the Indian naional males’s staff.
Bahutule will work underneath RR head coach Rahul Dravid. The franchise additionally lately roped in Vikram Rathour because the batting coach for the season.
“Sairaj’s deep understanding of spin bowling and his intensive teaching expertise make him a useful addition to our staff. His confirmed capacity to mentor younger bowlers aligns completely with our imaginative and prescient at Rajasthan Royals. Having labored with him earlier than, I’m assured that his insights and steerage will considerably profit our gamers as we try for excellence within the upcoming season,” Dravid mentioned on Bahutule’s appointment.
“Becoming a member of Rajasthan Royals once more is an incredible honor. The franchise’s dedication to nurturing expertise and taking part in an thrilling model of cricket resonates with my very own teaching philosophy. I’m desperate to work alongside Rahul and the remainder of the teaching employees to develop our bowling assault and contribute to the staff’s success. Collectively, we intention to realize nice milestones within the forthcoming season,” Bahutule added.
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