Overview
- Riyan Parag said he is prepared to take on full-time captaincy if selected but is not dwelling on the decision before the auction.
- He noted that leadership extends beyond tactics to media obligations, sponsor duties, and meetings, which he aims to develop.
- Owner Manoj Badale has conveyed that the captaincy call will be made only after the December 16 auction in Abu Dhabi.
- Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel are being discussed as alternatives, with some caution about handing the role to a first-year Royal.
- Following Sanju Samson’s trade to Chennai Super Kings, CSK confirmed Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain in 2026, leaving Rajasthan to fill their vacancy.