Who Will Lead RR if Sanju Samson Leaves?, 3 Top Captaincy Options

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Who Will Lead RR if Sanju Samson Leaves?, 3 Top Captaincy Options: Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 mini auction, two players from India are constantly in the news regarding their teams. These two players are none other than veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and explosive opener Sanju Samson.

There is speculation that a player exchange is imminent between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. RR has demanded Jadeja and Sam Curran from CSK in exchange for Sanju. The opposition team has agreed to this demand. However, this trade has not yet been confirmed. Cricket fans are wondering: if this deal is finalized, who will lead RR in the upcoming season? Sanju Samson has been leading the team for several seasons.

If you have this question, we have the answer. RR has three players in its squad who could lead the team in Sanju's absence. Their positions are as follows

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Who will captain Rajasthan Royals in the IPL after Sanju Samson?

3. Dhruv Jurel

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Rajasthan Royals are eyeing Dhruv Jurel, their third player. Jurel can read the game very well from behind the wicket. The team's new head coach, Kumar Sangakkara, has already instructed him to prepare for captaincy.

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2. Riyan Parag

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Rajasthan Royals' reliable all-rounder, Riyan Parag, led the team in Sanju Samson's absence last season. He also has experience leading Assam in domestic cricket, making it highly likely that he could be leading the team again in IPL 2026.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

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The first big name on the list is young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. Yashasvi has been associated with the franchise for a long time and is also a part of the Indian team's Test format. He has matured significantly over time. It wouldn't be surprising if he leads the team next season.

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