Weeks before IPL, inaugural champion Rajasthan Royals had to face a setback after their captain Steve Smith was banned for one year due to ball tampering incident during test series against South Africa.
The Royals without wasting much time made Ajinkya Rahane their skipper.
He will be heading one of the stronger sides and had to play an important role with his bat. The team had returned after two years ban and all set to win their second IPL title.
The team comprised of international stars like Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes who can turn any unfavorable circumstance into the team favor. The Royals had also gone for the latest Big Bash League Sensation Jofra Archer And D'arcy Short. Another factor which made Royals stronger side is they have strong Indian players which add strength to the team. . Jaydev Unadkat, Dhawal Kulkarni, Stuart Binny, Ben Laughlin, Dushmantha Chameera, Anureet Singh will have the important role to play.