Balaji Questions Rajasthan Royals' Captaincy Decision for 2026

In a surprising twist, former Indian bowler Laxmipathy Balaji has questioned the Rajasthan Royals' choice to make Riyan Parag their captain for the 2026 IPL season. After Sanju Samson's move to Chennai, Parag steps up despite a shaky record last year. Balaji thinks it’s a risky bet but believes with Kumar Sangakkara's help, Parag could shine like Rohit Sharma did!

Quick rundown

1.Balaji questions the wisdom of appointing Parag as captain.

2.Parag's interim captaincy record was a bumpy ride with only two wins.

3.Balaji sees potential for Parag to shine like Rohit Sharma.

4.Jadeja and Curran could have been solid captaincy choices.

5.The 2026 IPL season is a big opportunity for Parag to prove himself.

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