Virat Kohli reunites with ex-Indian coaches Dravid, Vikram ahead of RR-RCB clash

ANI April 13, 2025 203 views

Virat Kohli experienced a heartwarming reunion with former Indian coaches Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour before the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The moment was captured and shared on social media, showcasing the deep bonds within Indian cricket. Dravid, currently recovering from an injury, was seen in a wheelchair during the meeting. The emotional interaction highlighted the continuing relationships between players and coaches beyond their official roles.

"Whether you're a young one or number 18, pehle toh Rahul bhai se hi milna hai" - Rajasthan Royals X Handle
Jaipur, April 12: Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli reunited with former Indian head coach and captain Rahul Dravid and former batting coach Vikram Rathour ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Jaipur on Sunday.

Key Points

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Kohli meets Dravid, who is recovering from an injury

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Emotional reunion captured by Rajasthan Royals social media

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RR and RCB set to clash in Jaipur

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Dravid and Rathour key figures in recent Indian cricket success

This will be RR's first game at their primary home venue, Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR is at the seventh spot, with two wins and three losses in five games and their last game was a loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad.

RR took to their official X handle and posted a video of Virat meeting Dravid, who is sitting on a wheelchair due to an injury.

"Whether you're a young one or number 18, pehle toh Rahul bhai se hi milna hai," posted RR's official X handle.

https://x.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1911028874713915569

RR also posted a video of Virat having fun with former Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour.

"Kuch yaad aaya?," posted the RR's official X handle.

https://x.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1911049242724253836

Rathour also played six Tests for India and more recently, was one of Rahul Dravid's key assistants as a batting coach during his reign as India's coach from 2022-24 and won the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados with Men in Blue.

Squads:

Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Lungi Ngidi, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Love seeing these reunions! The bond between players and coaches in cricket is something special. Hope Dravid's injury heals soon 🙏 #WhistlePodu
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Priya M.
That "Kuch yaad aaya?" moment with Vikram Rathour was so wholesome! These behind-the-scenes clips make IPL even more enjoyable to follow ❤️
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Arjun S.
While the reunion is heartwarming, I wish the article focused more on the actual match preview. Both teams need this win desperately!
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Sanjana T.
Dravid on wheelchair? 😢 Get well soon Jammy sir! Meanwhile, can't wait to see Kohli bat at Sawai Mansingh - that ground has such great memories for him!
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Vikram J.
Interesting to see how Rathour's experience might influence RR's batting strategy against RCB. The tactical battle will be fascinating!
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Neha P.
The caption "pehle toh Rahul bhai se hi milna hai" is so accurate 😂 Kohli's respect for Dravid is legendary! Cricket needs more such mentor-student relationships.

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