Last Updated: October 23, 2026 07:46 PM
Cricket fans love a good rumor, and this off-season has handed them a juicy one. Talk is spreading fast across social media, fan groups and cricket chat rooms. Everyone wants clear answers before the new season arrives, but the facts are still unfolding.
Why Rajasthan Royals Set to Remove Riyan Parag
Reports claim Rajasthan Royals set to remove Riyan Parag from the captain’s role before IPL 2027. The spark came from a fresh ownership deal that has changed the mood around the team.
Times of India reporter Sahil Malhotra says the new owners are seeing Yashasvi Jaiswal as the potential leader of the squad. Nothing is official and the club hasn’t confirmed any change.
The Lakshmi Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla bought a majority stake in May 2026. Reports value the deal at ₹15,660 crore.
Riyan Parag as Captain: What the Record Shows
Parag got the job after the team traded Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings. Riyan Parag as captain took the Royals to the playoffs, but Gujarat Titans beat them in Qualifier 2.
He has won 10 of 22 games as captain, a win rate of 45.45%. He also became the youngest captain in Royals history and the 5th youngest in the IPL.
Jaiswal’s Rise and Parag’s Off-Field Trouble
Jaiswal already serves as vice-captain and has led the side when Parag was away. He was reportedly the top pick for the role last year, yet he lacks deep captaincy experience.
Parag also faced heat in IPL 2026 after cameras caught him vaping in the dressing room. That happened during the match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur.
The BCCI fined him 25% of his match fee and added one demerit point. Parag accepted the Level 1 offence and took full responsibility for his actions.
Fans must wait for the BCCI decision and official word from the RR management.
