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Rajasthan Royals CEO Jake Lush McCrum Reported to Have Stepped Down After Dravid Exit

The unconfirmed departure points to an owner-led reshuffle with key roles to be settled before the IPL 2026 mini‑auction.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets citing Cricbuzz report that Jake Lush McCrum has told fellow IPL franchises and industry colleagues he is leaving Rajasthan Royals.
  • The franchise has not issued a formal confirmation of McCrum’s status or a timeline for transition.
  • McCrum’s exit follows head coach Rahul Dravid’s departure after he declined a broader role offered during a post‑season review.
  • Uncertainty persists around captain Sanju Samson’s future, with reports of trade talks and internal debates over leadership responsibilities.
  • Coverage notes McCrum’s rise from joining RR in 2017 to CEO in 2021, with some reports adding he could be formally relieved by October and highlighting his absence from the Paarl Royals table at the SA20 auction.