New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Kumar Sangakkara cited Vaibhav Suryavanshi's example on how he wants his players to approach the game in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the Sri Lankan returned as the head coach of the franchise following the departure of Rahul Dravid.

Already a Director of the Cricket in the franchise, Sangakkara will serve in a dual role in Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. The 48-year-old had served as a Rajasthan Royals head coach from 2021 to 2024. Dravid took over as the head coach of the franchise for the 2025 season, after leading India to the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in Barbados.

With Dravid deciding to part ways from the franchise earlier this year, Sangakkara was entrusted with the role. During ...