The IPL 2026 RR Head Coach, Kumar Sangakkara, leads the Rajasthan Royals with a strong focus on strategy, discipline, and player development in the Indian Premier League 2026 season.
A legendary former Sri Lankan captain and wicketkeeper-batsman, Sangakkara brings vast international experience and tactical knowledge to the team.
As the IPL 2026 RR Head Coach, he plays a key role in shaping match strategies, mentoring young players, and building a competitive squad capable of performing at the highest level. His leadership continues to guide the Rajasthan Royals as they aim for success in IPL 2026.
The IPL 2026 RR head coach will also work closely with the leadership group as the IPL 2026 captains prepare their teams for another highly competitive season of the Indian Premier League.
Apart from tactical planning, the coaching staff will assess player combinations and strengths within the IPL 2026 squad to ensure Rajasthan Royals maintain the right balance throughout the tournament.
Off the field, commercial partnerships continue to grow, with the IPL 2026 Sponsors List expected to feature several major brands supporting the league and its franchises.
Fans are also eagerly waiting for the official reveal of the IPL 2026 jersey, which often reflects the identity and colors of the franchise while highlighting its key sponsors.
IPL 2026 RR Head Coach
Kumar Sangakkara has been named as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals taking over from Rahul Dravid for the IPL 2026 season.
He took over the role after Rahul Dravid left the Royals in August following a disappointing campaign in the 2025 season of the tournament. Meanwhile, Vikram Rathour who was the batting coach last season, has been promoted to assistant head coach.
IPL 2026 RR Bowling Coach
New Zealand cricket coach and former cricketer Shane Bond is the Assistant and Fast Bowling Coach of the Rajasthan Royals. Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has replaced Lasith Malinga as the fast bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2024 season.
Shane Bond also has extensive experience in handling the bowling coach role. Before heading to Rajasthan Royals, Bond served Mumbai Indians between 2015 to 2020 and played a crucial role in the franchise winning four titles.
Apart from serving as the bowling coach in the IPL, Bond also coached various teams in other domestic T20 leagues. Shane Bond became an assistant coach for the Brisbane Heat for the 2015 edition of the Big Bash League and in March 2018, he was appointed as head coach for Sydney Thunder.
IPL 2026 RR Fielding Coach
Former Indian cricketer and coach Dishant Yagnik who represented Rajasthan in domestic cricket was appointed as the Rajasthan Royals fielding coach in 2018 and remains a part of the team to date.
Before coaching RR, the wicketkeeper batter represented the Royals in 25 matches between IPL 2011 and IPL 2015. Dishant also played a couple of matches for the team in the Champions League T20.
RR Coaching Staff 2026
Apart from having separate specialists for batting, bowling and fielding, teams will have multiple support staff to assist the team during the tournament. The complete list of RR coaching and support Staff details for the IPL 2026 are listed below:
| Position | Name |
| Captain | Riyan Parag |
| Director of Cricket | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Head Coach | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Assistant and Fast bowling coach | Shane Bond |
| Batting Coach / Assistant Coach | Vikram Rathour |
| Fielding Coach | Dishant Yagnik |
| Assistant coach | Trevor Penney |
| Support Coach and Head of Coaching (RR Academy) | Siddhartha Lahiri |
| Head of Athletic Performance | Michael Italiano |
| Head physio | John Gloster |
| Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach | AT Rajamani |
| Senior Physiotherapist | Craig Antony |
| Assistant Physiotherapist | Niranjan Pandit |
| Team Doctor | Ameya Kagali |
| Mental Performance Coach | Aaron Walsh |
| Director of Analytics and Technology | Giles Lindsay |
| Lead Analyst | Panish Shetty |
| Team Manager and Head of High-Performance Operations | Romi Bhinder |
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Varun Ghosh |
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Vihaan Murali |
