The Rajasthan Royals have appointed Kumar Sangakkara as their head coach. He will work in a dual role as head coach and director of cricket. Rahul Dravid resigned from his position after a disastrous 2025 season. The Jaipur-based franchise managed to secure just four wins in 14 matches, finishing ninth in the points table.
“It was a tough decision. It’s not a new coach; Kumar has coached us before. It was really about simplification. There’s no judgment on Rahul, I think he remains possibly one of the greatest coaches in India. So yes, it was tough, but it was a decision, and it’s been made."
It’s Been on for 17 Years, Nothing New There - Manoj Badale
Manoj Badale dismissed speculation about the Rajasthan Royals being put up for sale, saying such talk has surfaced repeatedly over the years and holds no truth. He called it routine rumours and not a real development.
The franchise made bold decisions in the squad ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. One of the biggest moves was trading long-time captain Sanju Samson to the Chennai Super Kings. However, Rajasthan received Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja in return before the mini-auction.
Rajasthan Royals Sign Nine Players at IPL 2026 Auction
The Royals signed Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi for INR 7.4 crore after an intense bidding war with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to strengthen their bowling attack.
They also signed Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, and Kuldeep Sen to add depth to the squad. Their only overseas purchase came in the accelerated round, where they picked New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne.
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