Rajasthan Royals, one of the most iconic franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is pleased to announce the appointment of former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as the team’s spin bowling coach.

The 52-year-old returns to the Royals having been a part of the setup from 2018 to 21. He brings with him a wealth of international and domestic experience.

A stalwart in Indian domestic cricket, Bahutule has 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 men's team, where he has been instrumental in developing emerging talents.

Welcoming Bahutule to the franchise, Rahul Dravid, head coach of Rajasthan Royals, 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."

Expressing his enthusiasm, Sairaj Bahutule 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."

This appointment underscores Rajasthan Royals' dedication to building a world-class coaching ensemble as they prepare for the IPL 2025 season.