Dravid excited with working with Upton

Rahul Dravid, who has enjoyed the retired life over the last year, switches his focus back to the IPL, and is excited at the prospect of working with new coach Paddy Upton. Nihal Koshie of The Indian Express looks ahead to the season and what the two bring to the table.

During his stint with the national side, Dravid had spent several evenings with Upton talking about the world outside cricket. Music, books, surfing, karma and the true meaning of life; the conversations between the two men had no boundaries. Shared interests saw them bond.

In what is seen as his last season, Dravid wanted the like-minded Upton on board at Royals. He wanted to recreate a happy Rajasthan dressing room environment - similar to the one that prevailed in the Indian team during the Kirsten era.