New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule on Thursday joined Rajasthan Royals as spin-bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Earlier, from the 2018 to 2021 season, Sairaj served the same role for the Rajasthan-based franchise.

Sairaj reflected on his second term with the franchise and said it had been a tremendous honour for him. He also expressed his eagerness to work alongside Rahul Dravid.

"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 [Dravid, head coach] and the rest of the coaching staff to ...