IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals appoint Sairaj Bahutule as spin bowling coach | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals have appointed former India all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule as their spin bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2025 season on Thursday.
The 52-year-old Bahutule returns to the Royals having been a part of the setup from 2018-21. A stalwart in Indian domestic cricket, Bahutule has an impressive record of over 630 wickets and 6,000 runs in first-class cricket. Bahutule played for India in two Tests and eight ODIs and has since transitioned into a successful coaching career. He has mentored teams such as Mumbai, Bengal, Kerala and the Indian naional men’s team.
Bahutule will work under RR head coach Rahul Dravid. The franchise also recently roped in Vikram Rathour as the batting coach for the season.
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“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 said on Bahutule’s appointment.
“Joining Rajasthan Royals again is a tremendous honor. 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,” Bahutule added.
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