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Ravindra Jadeja Returns to Rajasthan Royals With Viral Welcome as Pre-Season Camp Opens

The veteran's homecoming follows a trade with Chennai Super Kings that reshaped the Royals' lineup.

Overview

  • Rajasthan Royals confirmed Riyan Parag as captain for IPL 2026, with Jadeja joining as a senior all-round option.
  • A team video showed Jadeja greeting supporters with “Khamma Ghani, Rajasthan” in a playful nod to the film Dhurandhar.
  • Camp footage captured Jadeja meeting 14-year-old batting prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with the clip shared on social media.
  • Jadeja rejoined RR in a deal that sent Sanju Samson to CSK and brought Sam Curran to Jaipur.
  • The new IPL season begins on March 28, with Jadeja continuing his league career after retiring from T20 internationals in 2024.