India, Aug. 30 -- Rahul Dravid's decision to step down as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals, barely a year after rejoining the franchise on a multi-year deal, has pressed the franchise deeper under the microscope. While the Royals' official statement described his departure as a personal choice despite being offered a "broader role," reports suggest a far more complex backdrop - one that includes a potential power struggle over team leadership, and Dravid's disapproval of strategic calls, particularly around the future captaincy.

Dravid, 52, had returned to the Royals ahead of the 2024 season, marking a reunion with the team he represented as a player (2011-2013) and later mentored and directed. But despite his stature as one of the mos...