In a significant development ahead of the IPL 2026 season, , following the departure of . The move signals a return to familiar leadership for RR, as Sangakkara – who has been with the franchise since 2021 – will now resume full charge, overseeing both strategy and player development in a critical rebuild phase.

Sangakkara Back in Charge

While officially holding the title of , Sangakkara had also acted as for most of his tenure with the franchise. Under his guidance, RR enjoyed notable success, including a – their first IPL final appearance since their historic 2008 title win.

Sangakkara led RR to the , helping elevate the side under Sanju Samson’s captaincy. However, after a disappointing 2025 campaign where RR managed just and finished , a major overhaul seemed inevitable.

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