Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Rajasthan Royals Hint at Jadeja as 2026 Captain
Ravindra Jadeja, a famous Indian cricket player, might become the captain of the Rajasthan Royals team in the IPL 2026.
The team shared a post on social media that suggested this big change.
Jadeja was traded to the Rajasthan Royals from the Chennai Super Kings before the IPL 2026 auction.
He played for the Royals before from 2008 to 2009 and helped them win the IPL title in 2008.
The team made this announcement on January 4, 2026.
Rajasthan Royals hinted at Ravindra Jadeja becoming their captain for IPL 2026.
Jadeja was traded from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals on December 16, 2025.
He previously played for Rajasthan Royals from 2008 to 2009 and won the IPL title in 2008.
The announcement was made on January 4, 2026, via a social media post.
Jadeja is a star all-rounder from Jamnagar, Gujarat, and is 37 years old.
- Who
- Ravindra Jadeja
- What
- Potential captaincy of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026
- When
- Announced on January 4, 2026
- Where
- Jaipur, India
- Why
- Trade from Chennai Super Kings and franchise hint
- Player
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Franchise
- Rajasthan Royals
- Previous Team
- Chennai Super Kings
- Trade Date
- December 16, 2025
- Previous IPL Stints
- 2008-2009
- IPL Title
- 2008
- Announcement Date
- January 4, 2026