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The Rajasthan Royals (RR) have ignited massive speculation regarding their IPL 2026 captaincy, strongly hinting that newly acquired all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will take the reins. Following the high-profile trade that saw former captain Sanju Samson move to Chennai Super Kings
Jadeja’s potential appointment marks a significant moment, as he returns to the franchise where his IPL journey began, having been part of the inaugural title-winning squad in 2008. While young contenders like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag were also considered, the move suggests RR is prioritizing experience and proven match-winning ability in a leadership role. Jadeja previously captained Chennai Super Kings briefly in 2022, and his return to the Royals as captain would make him the eighth player to lead the franchise.
The all-rounder brings immense value with both bat and ball, making him a central figure in RR’s revamped squad alongside fellow trade acquisition Sam Curran. The official announcement is eagerly awaited, but the social media buzz confirms that the Royals are looking to leverage Jadeja's stature and tactical acumen as they aim for their second IPL title.
This analysis was generated by Third Umpire using official IPL statistics and live match data.
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Leading leading wicket takers performers in IPL Career (bowling specialists only: bowlers/all-rounders)
| Rank | Player | Team | wicket-takers |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Punjab Kings | 221 wickets | |
#2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 198 wickets | |
#3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 192 wickets | |
| #4 | Mumbai Indians | 183 wickets | |
| #5 | Rajasthan Royals | 170 wickets |
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The only question is leadership. My feeling is the captaincy will likely be between Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja, while Jaiswal might need to wait a bit longer.
This move addresses their long-standing structural imbalance, aiming for batting depth till eight without compromising bowling.
What followed was pure destruction, as he scored the next 100 runs in just 46 balls. Rao’s unbeaten double century came off 156 deliveries and included 12 fours and a staggering 13 sixes.
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