In form of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 The season is coming, Rajasthan Royals (RR) find themselves in a unique situation following one of the most important trade windows in league history. After transferring his long time captain sanju samson To Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In a high-profile deal, the Royals have revamped their roster bringing in veteran experience and world-class all-round talent.
Former Indian batsman Robin Uthappa This highlights that although the depth of the squad is now undeniable, the ultimate success of the Jaipur-based franchise will depend on how they overcome their current leadership void. With the mini-auction concluded and team dynamics changing, RR are the only team entering the new year without a confirmed captain, making his decision the most anticipated announcement of the preseason.
Robin Uthappa on Rajasthan Royals’ new bowling arsenal
Speaking on JioStar, Uthappa praised the tactical flexibility Rajasthan has gained through recent acquisitions, particularly pointing to their new depth in the bowling department. Buying leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi in the auction for ₹7.20 crore as well as adding Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran through trade, RR has turned into a defensive powerhouse.
“The advantage Rajasthan Royals have is that they have 10 fast bowlers, which provide a lot of options. If they bowl in the right areas at the SMS Stadium, Jaipur, they can be very successful. With spinners like Bishnoi and Jadeja, the support of Shimron Hetmyer and Donovan Ferreira, and depth in the batting order with Dhruv Jurel and Ryan Parag, they now have a good team.” Uthappa said.
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IPL 2026: Uthappa selected two contenders for the captaincy of Rajasthan Royals.
The most important talking point for the Royals remains the vacancy at the top. Uthappa believes that the choice effectively depends on the battle between seasoned experience and domestic ability. While many fans have demanded Yashasvi Jaiswal Uthappa suggested that the young opener may have to wait a little longer to hand over the command Ravindra Jadeja And Riyan Parag As primary precursors.
Jadeja returns to Royals 17 years after his debut in 2008 shane warne, And his acceptance of a salary cut (from ₹18 crore to ₹14.20 crore) to facilitate the trade led to heavy speculation that the captaincy was part of the negotiations. Parag, on the other hand, has a strong internal claim, having captained the team in eight matches during the 2025 season, while Samson was ruled out due to injury.
“The only question is leadership. I think the captaincy will probably be between Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja, while Jaiswal may have to wait a little longer.” Uthappa concluded.
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