Updated On: 13 February, 2026 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In the previous edition of the cash-rich league, Samson missed out on eight matches due to injuries. In his absence, Parag was named as the stand-in captain and under his leadership, the team managed to secure two matches

Riyan Parag (Pic: File Pic)
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) have named Riyan Parag as their new captain. The development came after the veteran batsman Sanju Samson's trade to Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Samson was traded in exchange for two all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.