Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid has firmly dismissed recent rumors suggesting a rift between him and captain Sanju Samson, labeling them as “baseless.” The speculation began after a video surfaced showing Samson standing apart from the team during a Super Over discussion in a recent match against Delhi Capitals. In response, Dravid clarified that both he and Samson are “on the same page” and that the captain is an integral part of the team, involved in every decision and discussion. Dravid emphasized that such rumors are unfounded and do not reflect the team’s unity and spirit .
Dravid also addressed concerns about Samson’s fitness ahead of the upcoming match against Lucknow Super Giants. Samson had retired hurt during the previous game due to abdominal discomfort. Dravid stated that the team is awaiting the results of Samson’s scans to determine his availability for the match .
In summary, Dravid has refuted the rift rumors and reaffirmed the strong and collaborative relationship between him and Samson, emphasizing the team’s focus on performance and unity.
