Riyan Parag was named the RR captain for the first three games while Sanju Samson played as an impact sub, as he was not in perfect condition to resume his wicket-keeping duties.
Under Parag’s captaincy, the Royals crushed Chennai Super Kings by 6 runs in Guwahati. However, Riyan lost the two games as the RR skipper.
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Speaking about the move, Nitish made it clear that he had no problem with the franchise choosing Parag for the leadership role in Samson’s absence.
Rana said that he got captaincy because he was familiar with the team’s environment and culture over time. He noted that the same logic applies to Parag, who has been a part of the Royals squad since 2019 and knows the team inside out.
Riyan Parag knows the RR setup better than me: Nitish Rana
However, Rana admitted that he would’ve gladly taken up the captaincy if it was offered to him, but he fully supports the RR’s decision to back Parag for the job.
The Delhi lad signed off by saying, “If they had asked me, of course, I would've happily accepted the captaincy. But what matters most is what's right for the team. And I think they made the correct call.”
Rajasthan Royals' struggle continues in the IPL 2025
Notably, the Rajasthan Royals are currently sitting in the eighth spot in the IPL 2025 points table with four points in six games, losing four games so far in the tournament. The Royal will next face Delhi Capitals in the tournament on April 16 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Currently, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings all have four points after six games, except for the five-time champions, who have already played seven games in the tournament.
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