IPL 2026: Jadeja Poised to Lead Rajasthan Royals After Blockbuster Trade
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News18•05-01-2026, 09:07
IPL 2026: Jadeja Poised to Lead Rajasthan Royals After Blockbuster Trade
- •Ravindra Jadeja is strongly tipped to captain Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026, with an official announcement expected soon.
- •A massive trade deal saw RR send Sanju Samson to CSK, acquiring Jadeja and England all-rounder Sam Curran.
- •Rajasthan Royals' social media post calling Jadeja "Thalapathy" (commander) strongly hints at his leadership role.
- •Jadeja began his IPL career with RR in 2008, winning the title under Shane Warne, who called him a "Rock Star."
- •Management prefers 37-year-old Jadeja's experience and Dhoni-influenced captaincy over younger contenders like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag.
Why It Matters: Ravindra Jadeja is set to captain Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 after a significant trade.
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