Overview

• ESPNcricinfo reports that Kumar Sangakkara will return to helm Rajasthan Royals’ coaching staff, replacing Rahul Dravid for the 2026 season.
• Vikram Rathour is expected to continue as assistant/batting coach, with Shane Bond retained as bowling coach, according to the reports.
• Trevor Penney and Siddhartha Lahiri are also reported to be in line to rejoin Sangakkara’s support team.
• Sangakkara’s immediate brief includes settling the captaincy after reports that Sanju Samson has sought a release from the franchise.
• Dravid parted ways with RR in late August after one season in charge, during which the team won 4 of 14 matches and finished ninth.