Rajasthan Royals made the appointment of former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as the team’s Spin Bowling Coach official on Thursday (February 13). The appointment was in the offing for the past week and was confirmed with five weeks to the start of IPL 2025.
Bahutule, 52, returns to the Royals having been a part of the setup from 2018-21. He joins the coaching setup helmed by Rahul Dravid.
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Bahutule comes into the RR coaching unit on the back of an impressive record of over 630 wickets and 6,000 runs in first-class cricket. He represented India in two Tests and eight ODIs and has since transitioned into a successful coaching career, mentoring teams such as Mumbai, Bengal, Kerala and the Indian national mean’s team.
On the appointment, Dravid stated: “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.”
Bahutule, meanwhile, commented: “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 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.”
