With Sanju Samson traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Rajasthan Royals have a leadership void ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The Rajasthan Royals captaincy race is intensely contested, with several high-profile and emerging names - Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravindra Jadeja - in the mix.