Yashasvi Jaiswal will be stepping in as the captain for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans on May 9th. This decision comes as a result of Riyan Parag’s hamstring injury, which has forced him to miss the game. Jaiswal, who has previously played all his IPL matches for Rajasthan Royals, will be taking on the role of captain for the first time in an IPL match.
During the toss, Jaiswal revealed that Parag sustained a hamstring injury, leading to his absence from the match. This injury was suspected during RR’s previous game against DC, where Parag had to leave the field due to hamstring cramps. In that game, Jaiswal had taken over as captain in Parag’s place for the remainder of the match.
Fans can follow the live updates of the RR vs GT match on the specified link. The match will take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Published on May 09, 2026.
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