Riyan Parag has been Assam's captain in domestic cricket, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

With Sanju Samson having departed for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Riyan Parag will be hoping to become the Rajasthan Royals' (RR) new full-time skipper for IPL 2026. Last season, Parag captained RR in eight matches when Samson was unavailable due to injury issues.

The 24-year-old has been Assam's captain in domestic cricket, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. Speaking to Sportstar, he said, "I captained in seven to eight matches in the IPL last season. In the dressing room, when we would analyse decisions, I have done things right 80 to 85 per cent."

"Manoj [Badale] sir has said the decision [on captaincy] will be taken after the auction. If I think about that now, I will ruin my

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