Rajasthan Royals Drop Hilarious Video to Announce New Coaching Team
Rajasthan Royals have officially announced the return of Kumar Sangakkara as their Head Coach, reaffirming their trust in the Sri Lankan legend, who previously served in the same role from 2021 to 2024. Sangakkara will also continue as the franchise’s Director of Cricket, extending his dual leadership position.
To accompany the announcement, the Royals took a characteristically playful route, releasing a funny Instagram video that creatively unveiled their coaching lineup for the upcoming season. The lighthearted clip quickly grabbed fans’ attention, reflecting RR’s trademark blend of sharp cricketing moves and engaging digital storytelling.
Joining Sangakkara in the strengthened support group are some of cricket’s most respected coaching names:
Vikram Rathour – Batting Coach
Trevor Penney – Assistant Coach / Fielding Specialist
Shane Bond – Bowling Coach
Sid Lahiri – High-Performance Coach
The expanded coaching panel represents a mix of global experience, technical expertise, and modern strategic thinking—signaling Rajasthan Royals’ intent to build on their recent performances and push for a title run.
With Sangakkara at the helm once again and a star-studded coaching group behind him, the Royals’ announcement—delivered with humor and flair on social media—has already sparked excitement among fans ahead of the new season.
