RR Co-Owner Explains Sangakkara's Role, Quashes Sale Rumors

• Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale clarified Kumar Sangakkara's appointment as head coach and director of cricket for IPL 2026.
• Sangakkara replaces Rahul Dravid, a move Badale termed a "simplification" rather than a slight on Dravid.
• Badale dismissed persistent rumors that the Rajasthan Royals franchise is up for sale.
• RR reshaped its squad for the 2026 mini-auction, trading Sanju Samson and Sam Curran for Ravindra Jadeja.
• The team also added uncapped Indians Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, and secured Ravi Bishnoi for ₹7.20 crore.

Why It Matters: RR co-owner clarifies Sangakkara's appointment as a simplification and refutes sale rumors.