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Rajasthan Royals Drop Fielding Coach Dishant Yagnik in Ongoing Backroom Shake-Up

The change continues a post-season overhaul triggered by the club's ninth-place finish.

Overview

  • Sportstar reported that Rajasthan Royals have parted ways with fielding coach Dishant Yagnik, who joined the staff in 2018 after a stint as an RR player.
  • The same report indicates Shane Bond and Vikram Rathour are set to continue as bowling and batting coaches, respectively.
  • Rahul Dravid exited after declining a broader role offered following the franchise’s structural review.
  • Reports say CEO Jake Lush McCrum has also left the franchise as part of the post-season reset.
  • Kumar Sangakkara is reportedly poised to take charge of the coaching group, while multiple reports say captain Sanju Samson has requested a release before the auction.