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RR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid is now recuperating from an injury that has put him in a wheelchair and made walking a task. But there is no scope for any disheartenment as far as Dravid's commitment to the team remains as the legendary Indian cricketer has stayed actively involved in Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2025 campaign.

To examine the pitch ahead of the Rajasthan Royals' all-important match against Chennai Super Kings, Dravid determinedly wheeled himself to the ground.

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Despite being seated in a wheelchair due to his current health condition, Dravid remained committed to his team's preparation.

Dravid incurred this injury while playing for his club Vijaya Cricket Club in a Karnataka State Cricket Association League match. Meanwhile, his team Rajasthan Royals arehaving a torrid start to their season and currently sits bottom of the points table after suffering two back-to-back defeats in the ongoing tournament.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match here on Sunday.

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Chennai Super Kings made a double change in their side after losing the home match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jamie Overton replaced Sam Curran, and Vijay Shankar took Deepak Hooda's position as they tried to come back from their last defeat.

RR, who lost their first two games, fielded the same XI.

Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.