The Rajasthan Royals‘ IPL 2025 training camp has been abuzz with activity, but there was one moment that caught everyone’s attention—Nitish Rana‘s powerful shot that inadvertently wrecked a camera setup. The mishap, recorded on camera and posted on social media, has since gone viral, highlighting both Rana’s batting skills and his amusing reaction.
A New chapter for Nitish Rana with Rajasthan Royals
Rana, a veteran IPL player and erstwhile Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sensation, is ready to wear the Rajasthan Royals jersey this year. Bought for ₹4.2 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, left-handed batter Rana will add experience and panache to the Jaipur-based team. Having led KKR to IPL glory last year, Rana’s switch to RR is a new challenge in his glittering career.
The Royals have been working hard in their High-Performance Centre in Nagpur under the tutelage of head coach Rahul Dravid. With mainstays like Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal present, the camp has been a balance of serious practice sessions and fun moments—such as Rana’s unplanned camera smash.
Rana smashes the camera with his late drive
In a net session, Rana was trying out different shots against a net bowler. When the bowler tried a yorker but overshot his mark a little, Rana played a late drive to the third-man area. The ball met perfectly in the middle of his bat and crashed into a tripod-mounted camera placed right outside the crease.
The dunk upset the whole arrangement, sending all into guffaws. Exhibiting his signature sense of humour, Rana offered a thumbs-up to the toppled camera, an act that further enriched the appeal of the viral video. Rajasthan Royals’ creative social media team captioned the video: “Watch till the end to feel the dard (pain).”
Here’s the video:
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Rajasthan Royals’ creative welcome for Rana
The Royals are not only grabbing headlines for their practice sessions but also for their creative means of introducing new players. To make the arrival of Rana official, they released a promo based on Bollywood’s Maratha warrior theme. In the promo, Rana is seen clad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, giving a motivational monologue on overcoming challenges and making dreams come true for fans.
This cinematic opening has not only set up anticipation for his play but also served to underscore RR’s ability to connect with their audience in innovative ways.
Chhaava abhi bhi jungle mein ghum raha hai 🔥😍 pic.twitter.com/nbZGJ8nfSF
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 16, 2025
Rana: A key player for IPL 2025
Rana’s addition to the Royals team provides solidity to their batting order. With his knack for stabilizing innings and stepping up when required, he has been a reliable performer in the IPL since his 2015 debut with Mumbai Indians. He has developed into a reliable middle-order batter with the occasional captaincy role over the years, as evident in his stint at KKR.
Aside from his contributions on the field, Rana is also preparing for important personal milestones away from the field. He and his wife Saachi Marwah just revealed that they are having twins—a welcome development that brings another dimension of excitement to his life this year.
As IPL 2025 draws near, everyone will be watching Rana and his new side. The Rajasthan Royals are looking to regain glory after falling short of titles in the past few years. With experienced players like Samson leading the charge and young guns like Jaiswal coming into their own, RR seem set for a solid campaign.
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