IPL 2025: Rift between Rahul Dravid and Sanju Samson? Rajasthan Royals’ lead coach responds to viral pictures

Principal coach of Rajasthan Royals (RR) Rahul Dravid He has responded to the whirlwind rumors of his fractured relationship with the captain Sanja Samsonby going to the headline controversy during a press conference before its Crucial IPL 2025 meeting against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The speculation arose after the viral images of a recent nails on the defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 16, which ignited concerns about the harmony of the team.

Is there any rupture between Rahul Dravid and Sanju Samson?

The contentious video represented Dravid enlisted in a pile with several members of the Rajasthan Royals team, apparently strategizing for the Super. Samson pattern, which was separated. When he asked for a teammate to join -Samson rejected with a shameless hand gesture. This brief moment was used by eagle’s eye fans on social media, who interpreted Samson’s body language as a potential indicator of disinterest or underlying tension with technical staff, especially Dravid.

The viral nature of the clip fed intense speculations on various social media platforms. Theories went from a possible breakdown of communication between the captain and the coach to the concern for the future of Samson’s leadership within the franchise, even some suggest a speculative movement in the rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The lack of cohesive interaction perceived within the mouth before the most crucial super -surplus further aggravated the perception of a Rajasthan divided camp.

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Rahul Dravid responds to Rift’s rumors with Sanju Samson

However, talking to the media on the eve of his fundamental clash with LSG, a visibly firm Rahul Dravid did not bite words to dismiss rumors. “I don’t know where these reports come from. Sanju and I are on the same page”, Dravid stated, emphasizing the integral role that Samson plays within the structure of the team and his active participation in all strategic decisions and team debates.

Although he acknowledged the recent actions of the team in the tournament, which see them in the lower half of the point table, Dravid attributed the criticism of their results to the field instead of any internal friction. “Sometimes, when you lose games and things do not go well, you face critical and we can take our performances, but we cannot do anything about these things without foundation,” said Dravid. He also emphasized the strong spirit of the team within the Royals squad, praising the players’ dedication and the hard work between the racks.

Dravid also gave birth to the collaborative nature of decision -making within the team, explaining that the strategies, including the selection of teams and tactical approaches, are formulated through collective contributions from technical staff, analysts and, crucially, the players themselves, including Captain Samson.

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