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Guwahati, March 30 Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, said on Monday that the team's senior players and support staff, including head coach Kumar Sangakkara, have given him the freedom to continue playing his aggressive game.The 15-year-old prodigy smashed a...

Guwahati, March 30 Rajasthan Royals (RR) fast bowler Jofra Archer said the franchise has built a squad with enough depth to reach the playoffs this season, adding that he was determined to stay fit and play for the entirety of the 2026 IPL.RR, the 2008 IPL champions, finished ninth last year...

Guwahati, March 29 Riyan Parag's maturity and vision for the team made him the perfect candidate for captaincy, ahead of five others, including veteran Ravindra Jadeja, Rajasthan Royals head coach and Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara said ahead of the team's opening game against Chennai...

Jaipur, March 23: The Rajasthan Royals have announced that Sri Lankan all-rounder and T20I captain Dasun Shanaka will replace Sam Curran for the 2026 Indian Premier League season after an injury ruled the English all-rounder out of the tournament.Curran, who was part of the Chennai Super Kings...

New Delhi, March 22 – Sri Lanka’s all-rounder Dasun Shanaka is likely to join the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as a replacement for Sam Curran, who has been ruled out due to a groin injury.RR, the inaugural IPL champions, will begin their IPL 2026...

New Delhi, March 20: Emphasizing the enduring appeal of cricket legends, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the second season of the International Masters League (IML) will build on the strong foundation laid by its debut edition, while also enhancing the fan experience.The...

Mumbai, March 20 Legendary cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Shane Watson, Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, and Kumar Sangakkara will be participating in the second edition of the International Masters League (IML), which will be held from October 24 to November 14.The matches will be...

Jaipur, March 19 – Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach Kumar Sangakkara stated that the franchise had focused on strengthening several aspects of the team before the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, including improving batting depth and increasing options in the spin bowling department.RR...

Jaipur, March 19 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said on Thursday that Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be allowed to enjoy his game without any additional pressure, both on and off the field.Parag indicated that Sooryavanshi will be paired with India opener Yashasvi...

Jaipur, March 19 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said on Thursday that the void left by Sanju Samson's departure to Chennai Super Kings cannot be filled, as finding a replacement for the T20 World Cup hero is as impossible as replacing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the...

Jaipur, March 19 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said on Thursday that Sanju Samson's absence cannot be filled in their team, comparing the challenge to replacing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli.Sanju, who led the Royals from 2021 to 2025, was traded to Chennai Super Kings in a...

Jaipur, March 19 – Head coach Kumar Sangakkara addressed the players and motivated them with his words as the Rajasthan Royals began preparations for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.Sangakkara explained his inclusive approach to coaching...

New Delhi, March 19 Sanju Samson was arguably the face of Rajasthan Royals – much like MS Dhoni with Chennai Super Kings or Virat Kohli with Royal Challengers Bengaluru – and his departure is a significant moment for the franchise given the impact he had, says former South Africa captain Faf du...

Jaipur, March 13 – The Rajasthan Royals will begin their first pre-season training camp in Jaipur from March 17 for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League season.The squad will assemble in the "Pink City," starting the camp with training, fitness, and net sessions at the Sawai Mansingh...

New Delhi, February 26 – Former captain Kumar Sangakkara admitted there was “a lot of disappointment and hurt” after co-hosts Sri Lanka were eliminated from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following a heavy 61-run defeat to New Zealand in Colombo on Wednesday.Reacting publicly after the...

Colombo, February 25 – Sri Lanka’s early exit from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has left many fans with a familiar feeling – disappointment mixed with nostalgia. On Wednesday, New Zealand sealed Sri Lanka’s fate in the Super Eights stage with a commanding 61-run victory at the R. Premadasa...

New Delhi, February 13 Talented Assam all-rounder Riyan Parag was named captain of the Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming IPL season on Friday, marking a leadership reset after Sanju Samson's switch to Chennai Super Kings.A product of the Royals system and one of the franchise's longest-serving...