No point thinking about IPL final if we do not get the process right: RR head coach Rahul Dravid

Stressing on the importance of sticking to the process rather than directly targeting the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final on 25 May, Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid on Thursday maintained that the overall aim of the franchise to add a second title remains the same but highlighted the importance of taking the right steps.

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Addressing reporters during the jersey launch event of the franchise at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here, Dravid expressed his satisfaction at the composition of the new-look Rajasthan Royals side, saying that the likes of Riyan Parag could be younger by age but has rich experience of playing in excess of 50 games in the cash-rich league.

"Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL, and then we have come closer a few times. The aim of everyone in the franchise is to win another title. Every time we have come into the tournament, and in order to get to that, there are a lot of steps along the way. There is no point thinking about 25 May if we don't get the process right," said Dravid.

"As a coach, I don't score a single run nor take a single wicket. As a coach, a lot of my work is to support Sanju Samson, and back a lot of the other players to play freely and play with clarity, and play the best cricket they can. There is no question of being aggressive for me.