Jaipur, April 30 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) Head Coach Rahul Dravid has emphasised a balanced approach between long-term planning and immediate competitiveness as his team prepares for a crucial clash against Mumbai Indians.

Speaking exclusively on the Star Sports Press Room, Dravid reflected on the team's current standing, the emergence of young talent like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and the Royals' mindset heading into the business end of the season.

On the Rajasthan Royals' playoff hopes, Dravid acknowledged the challenges of a tightly contested tournament.

"It's a tight tournament. Teams at the bottom can beat teams at the top. The margins are small," he said on Star Sports.

"We're aware that with six points we're low on the table, but we...