Sanjay Manjrekar Slams RR's Decision to Captain Riyan Parag

Sanjay Manjrekar is not holding back on the Rajasthan Royals' decision to hand the captaincy to Riyan Parag. Speaking on Sportstar's 'Insight Edge' podcast, he questioned the logic behind backing a player whose form has been underwhelming at best. With only 207 runs in IPL 2026 and a questionable track record, is this move more about favouritism than cricketing merit?

Despite RR sitting snugly in fourth place with six wins, Manjrekar believes it's a curious choice, particularly after Sanju Samson's departure. He highlighted Parag’s "unbelievable self-confidence" that borders on arrogance, which might not translate into consistent performances. "He plays sensational shots but often misfires," Manjrekar pointed out, emphasising the risky nature of Parag's game.

The former India batter’s take raises eyebrows—could RR’s decision to elevate Parag be a classic case of style over substance? As the Royals gear up to face the Gujarat Titans, all eyes will be on whether Parag can prove his critics wrong or if this captaincy saga will end in a spectacular flop.