Riyan Parag Open to Rajasthan Royals Captaincy but Not Focusing on It Ahead of IPL 2026

Riyan Parag Open to Rajasthan Royals Captaincy but Not Focusing on It Ahead of IPL 2026

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Riyan Parag said that he is not focused on the possibility of becoming the Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, but stated he's prepared to take on the role if the team management decides to entrust him with it, as per ESPNcricinfo. Sports News | Riyan Parag Open to Rajasthan Royals Captaincy but Not Focusing on It Ahead of IPL 2026.

Riyan Parag to captain Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026? Assam cricketer breaks silence

New Delhi: With Sanju Samson traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are looking for a new captain ahead of the IPL 2026. Riyan Parag’s name is at the top of the list, after the batter had led the side in eight matches last season, when Samson was injured. Parag has been leading Assam in domestic cricket, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy and said that he captained in seven to eight matches in the IPL last season. …

RR captaincy decision after IPL 2026 auction, confirms Riyan Parag - Inside Sport India

As has been discussed a few times earlier, who will lead RR in IPL 2026; that question has been thrown at the franchise again, after Sanju Samson was traded to CSK, before the IPL retentions. There is a realistic chance that the team might opt for Riyan Parag, who even led in a few matches this year. But in an interaction with Sportstar, he clarified, that nothing is final as yet. RR captain for IPL 2026 undecided “Manoj [Badale] sir has said th…

“I am ready”: Parag Open to Captaincy Role at Rajasthan Royals - Sports News Portal

Riyan_Parag (PC:X) Rajasthan Royals (RR) star player Riyan Parag said he is ready to take the responsibility of captaining the franchise in the upcoming IPL. Speaking to Sportstar, Parag said: “I captained in seven to eight matches in the IPL last season. In the dressing room, when we would analyse decisions, I have done things right 80 to 85 per cent.” Last year, when full-time captain Sanju Samson was out with an injury, Parag became the stop-…