fb777 IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Appoints Sairaj Bahutule As Spin-Bowling Coach

Sairaj Bahutule. Photo: X| Rajasthan RoyalsSairaj Bahutule. Photo: X| Rajasthan Royals

Former India cricketer was on Thursday appointed Rajasthan Royals' spin-bowling coach for the upcoming IPL seasonfb777, adding to the long list of support staff led by head coach Rahul Dravid. (More Cricket News)

Bahutule, a former leg-spinner and left-hand batter, played two Tests and eight ODIs taking a total of five wickets but his exploits in first-class cricket put him in the league of domestic greats.

Bahutule, 52, scored over 6,000 runs and took 630 wickets, besides 197 scalps in List A games.

"The 52-year-old returns to the Royals having been a part of the setup from 2018-21. He represented India in two Tests and eight ODIs and has since transitioned into a successful coaching career, mentoring teams such as Mumbai,jolibet login Bengal, Kerala and the Indian national men's team where he has been instrumental in developing emerging talents," said Rajasthan Royals in a statement.

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Head coach Dravid said Bahutule would bring a wealth of experience to the side that won the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 under the legendary Shane Warne.

"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.

Defending champions India will now face off against China, who beat Pakistan in the first semi-final.

Earlier in the match, a raucous crowd gave the Chinese players full support as they faced a formidable Pakistan. The game started slow with both teams struggling to find space in each other's defence. However, China kept control of the ball and made more attacks than Pakistan.

"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," said Dravid.

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Bahutule said he was looking forward to working with Dravid.

"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 successfb777," said Bahutule.