Kumar Sangakkara is set to return as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2026 season, marking a significant move ahead of the mega auction. The Jaipur-based franchise announced the decision on X on Monday, November 17, confirming Sangakkara’s transition back from his role as Director of Cricket—a position he took up in […]

Anil Kumble has weighed in on the high-profile trade that sent all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja back to Rajasthan Royals (RR) and brought Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, calling it a “win-win” for all parties involved. The trade was officially confirmed on November 15, with Sam Curran also heading […]

Rajasthan Royals (RR) made a major move ahead of IPL 2026 by trading their captain, Sanju Samson, to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in exchange for all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. The news left RR fans emotional, as they bid farewell to their beloved “Chettan.” Samson will join CSK at his existing league fee of […]

Former India captain turned coach Rahul Dravid has praised young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his performance in IPL 2025. However, Dravid was the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2025 IPL season, with Suryavanshi a part of the team and he impressed with his stunning show in his debut IPL season as […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Sanju Samson might be wishing to leave the Rajasthan Royals (RR) because one camp within the franchise could be pushing hard to give the leadership role to Riyan Parag as well. He further added that head coach Rahul Dravid might have also left the […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers wondered if legendary batter turned coach Rahul Dravid was upset with the Rajasthan Royals (RR), leading to his departure from the franchise as well. However, Dravid was appointed RR head coach ahead of the 2025 IPL season in a multi-year contract. But the franchise announced his departure […]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend Suresh Raina has applauded Rajasthan Royals (RR) batting talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi to break into India’s T20I side soon as well. He also called him an X-factor while recalling his century against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL and his hundred for the U19 team in England as well. Suresh […]

India and Rajasthan Royals (RR) wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has opened up about the rumours linking him to the captaincy for IPL 2026 as well. In recent weeks, reports have suggested that Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson requested the franchise to release him, a move believed to have been made after the conclusion of IPL 2025, […]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) off-spinner R Ashwin said that the franchise must send a player or a few players worth a sum of ₹18 crores to acquire Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson via trade as well. His comments came after reports last week suggested that Samson requested RR to trade or release him ahead […]

The IPL trade market is buzzing with speculation as former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa has floated a bold proposal — offering Vijay Shankar alongside Ravichandran Ashwin in a potential swap deal with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for their skipper Sanju Samson. Reports suggest both Samson and Ashwin have expressed their desire to […]