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Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are a franchise that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a cricketing league held annually in India. The team is based in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Its jersey colour is blue and gold. RR won the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008. The team is captained by Australian Steve Smith. More

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  • IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals to move out from Jaipur? Report reveals search for new home underway

    The reason behind the big shift in base is reportedly due to the recent controversy involving the franchise and the Rajasthan Cricket Association.

  • RR owner reveals emotionally exhausted Sanju Samson asked for fresh start after tough season

    Samson endured a challenging season in 2025. He missed several matches due to injury and got only one half-century from nine innings.

  • Pay cut for leadership? Ravindra Jadeja’s exit from CSK fuels Rajasthan Royals captaincy talk

    After former India opener Aakash Chopra explained the figures and the motivation behind them, the questions have only gotten louder.

  • IPL 2026: How Sanju Samson’s arrival hints at CSK’s plans for a future without MS Dhoni

    Sanju Samson goes from a franchise with no great winning culture to one that’s looking to get back to the top of the pile. The pressure of expectation will be immense.

  • Rajasthan Royals hit reset button ahead of IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara returns as head coach in place of Rahul Dravid

    Following a poor ninth-place IPL 2025 result, Rahul Dravid's one-season stint came to an end as the team revealed the transfer on Monday.

  • RR Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL Auction 2026

    RR Retention List 2026: A total of 13 players - eight Indians and five overseas - were retained by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

  • IPL trade: How Sanju Samson’s departure is blessing in disguise for Rajasthan Royals

    Considering everything, letting Sanju Samson go makes a lot of sense. Sometimes, even the boldest calls are the ones that future-proof a franchise.

  • CSK’s ‘Super Birthday’ post all but confirms Sanju Samson trade

    A 31-year-old Indian keeper-batter with proven leadership qualities is practically the ideal succession plan for CSK, who are searching for an ideal replacement for MS Dhoni.

  • 'Ravindra Jadeja should be retained': Suresh Raina's clear-cut message to CSK on Rajasthan Royals trade deal

    According to insiders, Ravindra Jadeja's future at CSK is unknown, and the team has already contacted the all-rounder to "gauge his plans".

  • From suspension to trade talk: The story behind Ravindra Jadeja’s exit from Rajasthan Royals in 2010

    Now that Rajasthan Royals have once again expressed interest to bring the all-rounder back in a potentially lucrative trade, Ravindra Jadeja's IPL story could take another surprising turn.

  • Sanju Samson to Venkatesh Iyer: Players which could be released ahead of IPL 2026 auction

    IPL Teams and fans are excited to see which player is changing teams.

  • IPL: Rajasthan Royals clean house after dismal 2025 season

    Ahead of this year’s auction, large-scale changes are expected. A number of players are likely to be released, and there is uncertainty surrounding Sanju Samson’s future.

  • IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara poised to rejoin Rajasthan Royals as head coach

    Rahul Dravid chose to leave the team after a season which was filled with controversies.

  • Sreesanth’s insurance row: Rajasthan Royals dragged to Supreme Court

    The franchise submitted an insurance claim of over Rs 82 lakh after Sreesanth was sidelined from IPL 2021 due to a knee injury, which he sustained during a practice match.

  • AB de Villiers weighs in on Rahul Dravid's exit from Rajasthan Royals: 'It sounds to me...he was kicked out'

    The former RCB batsman went on to say that Royals' decision was similar to football teams, where management makes abrupt decisions when coaches don't live up to expectations.

  • Sanju Samson’s IPL future: FOUR teams that could sign Rajasthan Royals skipper

    Sanju Samson’s future in the IPL is still not clear. Rajasthan Royals (RR) may lose their skipper ahead of the 2026 season.

  • KKR ready to sacrifice two players for Sanju Samson: Check their names - Report

    Sanju Samson would be a good fit at KKR, taking over the gloves and creating an additional overseas space by filling in for Rahmanullah Gurbaz or Quinton de Kock.

  • Rajasthan Royals write to franchises inquiring interest on Sanju Samson; CSK trade almost impossible

    Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale, who holds 65 percent of the stake in the franchise, is reported to be leading the negotiations personally.

  • Sanju Samson names Rajasthan Royals star who is 'sleepy during team meetings' but scores 'most important runs'

    Sanju Samson made the interesting revelation during Ravichandran Ashwin's YouTube show Kutti Stories with Ash.

  • Sanju Samson asks Rajasthan Royals to trade or release him: Report

    The report also suggests that differences have cropped up between Sanju Samson and the Royals management.

  • Sanju Samson to remain with Rajasthan Royals, rules out CSK move: Report

    “RR have decided not to trade Samson or any of their players for now. Samson is very much a part of the Royals set-up and the undisputed captain of the team.”

  • Rajasthan Royals owner accuses former co-owner Raj Kundra of blackmail in UK court

    The case centres on Kundra's former shares in Rajasthan Royals, winner of 2008's inaugural IPL which is now cricket's richest tournament with a brand value of $12 billion

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes 190 off 90 balls; Rajasthan Royals share video of stunning six-fest - Watch

    As Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to establish new benchmarks for young cricket players throughout the world, the cricket community anxiously awaits his next move.

  • RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025 Match: Dhruv Jurel's lone battle ends in vain, Punjab beat Rajasthan by 10 runs

    RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025 Match: Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

  • KKR vs RR: Riyan Parag scripts history, becomes 1st batter to smash six 6s in a row in IPL

    Riyan Parag's terrific knock was also applauded by the opposition but the batter expressed anguish for failing to guide his team home.

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