Quite a few Karnataka players operated for Rajasthan Royals when Rahul Dravid was at the helm. Rahul is from Karnataka and he knows some of the cricketers very well. Hence, he could target a few of them. Here, we take a look at the list of three Karnataka cricketers Rahul Dravid might target for Rajasthan Royals.
1) Abhinav Manohar (if released by Gujarat Titans)
If released by Gujarat Titans, Abhinav Manohar is sure to spark a bidding war at the auctions. While Riyan Parag plays at No.4, due to his ability to play pace well, he could be suited more for the No.5 role.
On the other hand, the team will need someone with great spin-playing abilities at No.4. This player must also have an aggressive mindset. Abhinav could be the perfect man for this role. He is also in form and has decent experience in IPL, which is necessary for a permanent role in an IPL XI.
2) Manoj Bhandage (if released by RCB)
Manoj Bhandage is one of the Karnataka cricketers Rahul Dravid might target for Rajasthan Royals. For the last two years, he had to be on the bench at RCB.
However, many have seen his skills and he is sure to command attention at the auctions. Rahul Dravid might consider having a backup for Shimron Hetmyer. Manoj is the perfect option and he also adds balance with his medium-pace bowling.
3) Samit Dravid
Samit Dravid is currently a part of the Indian U19 Team. He is a promising all-rounder and showed flashes of his potential in the recent KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy.
Yes, he might not be ready for IPL but Dravid could consider grooming his son under his watch. For the player, getting coached by his father along with other popular stars can be a good platform for development.
