
Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan captain and head coach of Rajasthan Royals, is expected to step down to take charge of England’s white-ball cricket team. Reports suggest that Rahul Dravid, former Indian captain and ex-head coach of the national team, is a likely candidate to replace Sangakkara at Rajasthan Royals.
Sangakkara, who has been with Rajasthan Royals for four years, is favored to replace Matthew Mott as England’s white-ball coach. If appointed, this could lead to a significant reshuffle in the IPL coaching landscape.
The potential shift comes after Matthew Mott’s departure following England’s underperformance in defending their ODI and T20 World Cup titles. Sangakkara has previously worked with England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler at Rajasthan Royals, strengthening his candidacy for the role. However, Andrew Flintoff is also being considered for the position.
Dravid, who played for Rajasthan Royals from 2011 to 2013, might return to the franchise as head coach, bringing a wealth of experience to the role.
These developments could mark a significant change in the leadership of both the England cricket team and the Rajasthan Royals, making the upcoming seasons highly anticipated.