
Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara is set to return to Rajasthan Royals as head coach following Rahul Dravid’s departure.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Sangakkara, who has served as the franchise’s Director of Cricket since 2021, will take over the coaching role and has already begun preparations for the 2026 season.
Since joining Rajasthan Royals in 2021, Sangakkara has also acted as head coach, guiding the Sanju Samson-led team to the playoffs twice in four seasons.





