Rajasthan Royals release Steve Smith ahead of IPL 2021

The IPL authority has already submitted the deadline for the eight franchises to submit the lists of retained and released players for the upcoming edition of the league, and the teams have submitted the lists, which ended on Wednesday.

The winners of the inaugural edition of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals have astonishingly released their captain Steve Smith, whose contract ended in October 2020.

Under Smith’s captaincy, Rajasthan Royals finished last in the table in the 2020 IPL when the star Aussie batsman played all the 14 league matches by scoring 311 runs at a strike rate of 131, including three half-centuries.

Smith was the only player retained by the Royals for Rs 12.5 crore ahead of the 2018 edition IPL and he was appointed as the captain.

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals releases Steve Smith latest updates | IPL 2021:  कप्तान Steve Smith को बड़ा झटका, Rajasthan Royals ने टीम से किया बाहर |  Hindi News
Source-ZeeNews

Sanju Samson, who has been brilliant during the 2020 IPL edition, has been named as the new captain of Rajasthan Royals.

Sanju Samson added, “I am excited about the challenge that lies ahead of me as the leader of the team,” said new captain Samson. The Royals have had some wonderful captains over the years and I’m so grateful for all the time I’ve spent working with and learning from great leaders like Rahul Dravid, Shane Watson, Ajinkya Rahane, and Steve Smith!! I now cannot wait to get started and look forward to the season ahead.” 

RR owner Manoj Badale said in a statement: “As the IPL has grown, the captaincy has become a year-round task, and as such strong local Indian leadership has become increasingly important.”

“Sanju made his debut as a Royal, and it has been a joy to watch his development over the last 8 years. He is the ideal person to lead the Royals into the 2021 season.”

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More like this

IPL 2025: SRH vs GT - Preview, Prediction, Starting XI and Where To Watch The Match LIVE

IPL 2025: SRH vs GT – Preview, Prediction, Starting...

Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to take on Gujarat Titans in Match 19 of IPL 2025 at the...
IPL 2025: Archer, Sandeep and RR Batters Fire to Hand PBKS First Loss

IPL 2025: Archer, Sandeep and RR Batters Fire to...

Yashasvi Jaiswal piling on the runs. Jofra Archer carrying forward the rhythm he rediscovered against Chennai Super...
IPL 2025: DC Humble CSK at Home as KL Rahul Anchors Commanding Win

IPL 2025: DC Humble CSK at Home as KL...

Chennai Super Kings are beginning to lose their grip on their once-impregnable fortress. For the second time...
Avesh Khan

IPL 2025: LSG Edge MI in Thriller as Marsh,...

Tilak Varma retired out while Hardik Pandya took charge of strike rotation, but their late push wasn’t...
IPL 2025: PBKS vs RR - Preview, Prediction, Starting XI and Where To Watch The Match LIVE

IPL 2025: PBKS vs RR – Preview, Prediction, Starting...

IPL 2025 promises more excitement as Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 18, scheduled for...

LATEST NEWS

Barcelona Legends vs Real Madrid Legends 2025 Match Highlights as Real beat Barca 2-0!

The football world stood still on April 6, 2025, as the El Clasico Legends match in Mumbai brought together football icons from two of...

Sanju Samson Breaks Shane Warne’s Record, Becomes RR’s Most Successful Captain

In the glittering world of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where legends are born and records are shattered, a new name has etched itself...

Samsung One UI 7 Update will Start Rolling out on these Devices Starting Next Week: Check if your device is Eligible!

In the ever-evolving world of smartphone technology, Samsung is set to make waves once again with its latest user interface update. The One UI...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 & Flip7 to Debut with One UI 8 Based on Android 16

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Samsung might be turning over a new leaf in 2025 when it comes to software updates. According to a fresh...

Featured