IPL 2026: Why KKR and RR still haven’t announced their captains?

Only Two Teams Yet to Name Captains

Out of all 10 IPL teams, only KKR and RR have not announced their captains for IPL 2026, while the other eight teams are already confirmed.

KKR Still Reviewing Captaincy

KKR have retained Ajinkya Rahane, but they haven’t named him the captain. The team may be waiting to see if a better leadership option becomes available after the auction.

Possible Reasons for KKR’s Delay

KKR are making big squad changes ahead of IPL 2026. They might be waiting for the right player in the auction before finalising who will lead the team.

RR Yet to Announce Captain

Rajasthan Royals traded Sanju Samson to CSK and brought back Ravindra Jadeja. Even after his return, RR have not confirmed who will captain the side.

RR’s Captaincy Decision Pending

Jadeja is the strongest captaincy option for RR, but the team seems to be waiting for the auction to finish before making the final decision.

Teams Likely Waiting for Auction

Both KKR and RR appear to be holding their captaincy decisions until the IPL 2026 auction is completed, as new signings may influence their choices.

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