Prior to IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals contracted with India’s T20 World Cup winner Rahul Dravid. The decision proved wrong and the team’s 18th season was disappointing.
He finished 9th in the points table due to the bad performance of the team. The team has since been in a state of upheaval. Meanwhile, franchise fans have received some good news.
Rahul Dravid has got the franchise option!
According to the media report, Kumar Sangakkara has returned to the Rajasthan Royals team management for IPL 2026. It is expected that they can replace Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of the franchise. Rahul Dravid decided to leave the franchise after IPL 2025.
Rajasthan Royals have performed well under the coaching of Kumar Sangakkara. The franchise IPL also reached the final in 2022. As a result, Rajasthan Royals are again turning to Kumar Sangakkara. Kumar Sangakkara and Sanju’s duo have performed well for the Rajasthan Royals.
Sanju Samson may also be taken soon
Since IPL 2025, there have been reports that Sanju Samson could leave the Rajasthan Royals team. But by returning to Kumar Sangakkara’s management, Sanju can change his thoughts. According to media reports, Sanju was unhappy with some management decisions last season. Returning to Sangakkara can make some important changes to the franchise. The team can include some major match -winning players in the IPL 2026 auction.
