IPL 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) appear to pass through a turbulent phase from the ground. After exiting Rahul DravidThose who worked as a head coach during the 2025 season, now it is discovered that Franchise CEO Jake Lush McCram also stepped down on Tuesday, wandering at a popular media outlet, according to a report on Tuesday.
According to Cricbuzz, McCrum, who live from England, has been an integral part of the operation of Royals for many years, serving in many roles before being elevated as Chief Executive for 2008 Champions. He has personally reached the fellow franchise and industry colleagues to confirm his departure from the Jaipur -based team.
In addition, Dravid re -included RR in 2025 and recently ventured below the head coaching role. He came for coaching duties in the Cash-Rich League after completing his term as India's head coach after the T20 World Cup. Their association with the franchise also extends over a decade for more than a decade, due to RR being a guardian in 2014 and 2015. As a player and captain, Dravid represented RR between 2011 and 2013, featuring 46 matches in 46 matches and scored 1,276 runs on an average of 29.00, including seven half -centuries.
Connecting uncertainty, speculation revolves around the future of the captain Sanju SamsonSeveral reports suggested that RR was discussing potential trades with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but neither the deal was done. While Samson has publicly expressed a desire to remain with the franchise who had previously supported him, rumors of internal divisions remain.
Insiders stated that Royals' dressing rooms are currently divided into three camps, with Ryan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Samson at the center of debate for a lead role before the 2026 edition of the tournament. Questions about the appointment of the captain move forward, with a conflicting opinion within the franchise hierarchy about the captaincy.
With the departure of both Dravid and McCram, with uncertainty around their long -term captain, RR now faces a significant period of infection. RR finished ninth in IPL 2025 with four wins and will look back to strengthen back in the next IPL. They will aim to get closer to the final and try to get the reputed trophy for the second time.
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