Sunil Gavaskar has openly criticized Rajasthan Royals for their poor decision-making and lack of game awareness in IPL 2025, despite having Rahul Dravid as their head coach. After RR suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, failing to chase 18 runs in the final two overs against RCB, Gavaskar called their approach “unthinking cricket.” He expressed surprise that with a strategic mind like Dravid guiding them, the team still struggled to execute under pressure. Gavaskar emphasized that while young players are bound to make mistakes, better planning and composure were expected, especially from a team led by such an experienced mentor.
Gavaskar Criticizes RR’s Strategy After Fifth Straight Defeat in IPL 2025
Gavaskar Criticizes RR for ‘Unthinking’ Cricket Under Dravid suffered their fifth straight loss in IPL 2025, questioning the team’s on-field decisions and lack of planning—especially with Rahul Dravid as their head coach. RR, who were chasing 206 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), collapsed from a comfortable position needing just 18 runs off 12 balls with five wickets in hand, eventually losing by 11 runs.
Gavaskar expressed disbelief at the Royals’ approach during the crunch moments of the game. Speaking on Star Sports,Gavaskar Criticizes RR for ‘Unthinking’ Cricket Under Dravid, it was quite baffling. It was unthinking cricket. Where is the thought process there?” He emphasized how Dravid is known for his sharp cricketing mind and meticulous planning, which he expected to see reflected in RR’s batting lineup.
The veteran added that while younger players can make mistakes, the team’s overall lack of composure and decision-making in key situations is worrying. “You can’t expect inexperienced players to always get it right, but still… Dravid was always so precise in his thinking, and I would’ve thought that approach would’ve seeped into some of the Rajasthan batters,” Gavaskar noted.
RR’s continued failures in closing out games have cast serious doubts over their playoff hopes. With only two wins from nine matches, even Dravid’s calm influence hasn’t been enough to turn their season around. Gavaskar Criticizes RR for ‘Unthinking’ Cricket Under Dravid.
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