Former India opener Kris Srikkanth said that Riyan Parag received preferential treatment for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) captaincy ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Parag was appointed full-time captain after the franchise traded Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
Parag began his IPL journey with the Royals in the 2019 season. The inaugural IPL winners have Indian players like Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel. However, the Royals management selected the 24-year-old cricketer, who also led the team in IPL 2024, for the leadership role this year.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kris Srikkanth criticized the appointment of Riyan Parag as RR skipper. Srikkanth stated that Parag receives royal treatment within the Rajasthan Royals franchise despite his inconsistent batting performances.
"Everyone knows how he became the captain. He is treated like the king there. So, Yashasvi Jaiswal can only be a minister. Parag didn't have a good season last year, but the year before last, he did brilliantly. Last year, he didn't do anything deadly," Srikkanth said.
Despite inconsistency, Parag emerged as RR’s second-highest run-scorer last season with 393 runs at an average of nearly 33 and a strike rate above 166. He earlier enjoyed a breakthrough 2024 campaign, scoring 573 runs at an average of over 52.
They Are Not a Championship-Winning Side - Kris Srikkanth
Kris Srikkanth stated that the Rajasthan Royals are not a championship-winning side despite boasting several match-winners. He highlighted the explosive opening partnership of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as their biggest advantage.
"It's a decent side. They have the potential to upset sides. But they are also a side that will self-destruct. Yet, if two in their top five click, they will smash the opposition. The Jaiswal-Suryavanshi opening stand is their biggest plus. They are capable of winning matches singlehandedly."
"So they are a good side but not a dangerous one. They are not a championship-winning side. They are 50-50 even for playoff qualification," he added.
Riyan Parag Set for First Full-Time Stint as RR Captain
The IPL 2026 season marks Riyan Parag’s first full-time stint as captain. He previously led Rajasthan Royals in eight matches last season amid injury issues for Sanju Samson.
However, Rajasthan Royals won only two games under his temporary leadership and finished ninth in the standings, just ahead of Chennai Super Kings.
Rajasthan Royals will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Chennai Super Kings on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Following the opener, the Riyan Parag-led side will face Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 4, before hosting Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati.
Parag must overcome criticism and team inconsistencies to prove his leadership. He has scored 1566 runs in 84 matches for Rajasthan Royals and needs a strong season to silence his critics.
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