Cricket
Rajasthan Royals traded Sanju Samson to CSK ahead of IPL 2026, leaving the franchise with a big question, who will be the next captain?
Ahead of the mini-auction, RR has shaken up its core squad, not just by releasing Samson, but also by adding experienced star Ravindra Jadeja
Riyan Parag captained RR in a few matches last season, but the team’s performance under him wasn’t impressive, keeping the captaincy slot wide open
In a recent interview, Parag said that the RR captain has not been decided yet. He added that the team management will take the final call only after the mini auction
Riyan added that thinking about captaincy now would “ruin his mental space.” He is ready to lead if chosen, but equally happy to contribute just as a player
RR will finalise their captain only after the auction. With Jadeja now in the squad and Parag remaining an option, the race for captaincy is wide open