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Rajasthan Royals Launch IPL 2026 Pre-Season Camp in Jaipur from March 17

The Rajasthan Royals will begin their pre-season training camp in Jaipur on March 17, marking the first assembly of their full squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Under Head Coach Kumar Sangakkara, the camp will focus on team bonding and intensive preparation. The team's initial home matches will be played at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, starting with a season opener against CSK on March 30. The full IPL schedule is pending, with only the first 20 fixtures announced due to the upcoming elections.

Key Points: Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Pre-Season Camp Begins March 17

  • Camp starts March 17 in Jaipur
  • Full squad assembles for first time
  • Initial home matches in Guwahati
  • Partial schedule due to elections
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Rajasthan Royals to begin pre-season training camp in Jaipur from March 17

Rajasthan Royals start pre-season training in Jaipur on March 17. Full squad, including new signings, to assemble under coach Kumar Sangakkara ahead of IPL 2026.

"fostering team bonding, intensive training and planning - Kumar Sangakkara"

Jaipur, March 13

Rajasthan Royals will commence their first pre-season training camp in Jaipur from March 17 for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season.

The squad will assemble at Pink City, kicking off the camp with training, fitness and nets sessions at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, marking the first time the Royals' full squad, including new recruits like Jadeja and Sam Curran, coming together ahead of the season.

Under the guidance of Head Coach and Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara, the camp will focus on fostering team bonding, intensive training and planning along with strength and training sessions.

Earlier, a smaller group of players, including Ravi Bishnoi, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sandeep

Sharma, and recently Ravindra Jadeja had attended a short camp cum fitness assessment session at franchise's High Performance Centre in Nagpur.

Inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals, who will be led by captain Riyan Parag in the upcoming season, will play their first three home matches of the IPL 2026 season at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati - their alternate home ground.

The franchise is likely to travel to Guwahati on March 26 for its season opening match-up against CSK on March 30, as per the fixtures announced by the IPL Governing Council.

Royals will then travel to Ahmedabad for their second match, where they will face the Gujarat Titans on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The clash against the Titans will be the Royals' first away game of the season.

They will return to Guwahati for their third and fourth matches of the season where they will take on the Mumbai Indians and reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 7 and 10, respectively.

Only 20 fixtures till April 12 have been revealed on account of the upcoming elections. The rest of the 2026 Indian Premier League schedule will be announced later.

Royals' fixtures at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will be announced with the next trench of the schedule.

- IANS

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Priya S
Starting with matches in Guwahati is a smart move given the elections. Good for promoting cricket in the Northeast. But as a Jaipur fan, I'm a bit disappointed we have to wait for our home games. Hope the full schedule is out soon!
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Rohit P
Sangakkara's guidance is key. The focus on team bonding before the season is crucial. We have a good mix of youth and experience now with Curran and Jadeja. Let's go Royals! #HallaBol
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the logistical planning around the elections. It's a very Indian problem to solve for a sports league! Wishing the team all the best for the pre-season camp.
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Vikram M
Riyan Parag as captain is a big responsibility for a young player. Hope he's ready. The match against CSK first up is a massive test. Need to start strong.
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Karthik V
With all due respect, I feel the constant shifting of home grounds (Jaipur, Guwahati) disrupts the team's rhythm and alienates the local fanbase. The franchise needs a more stable home identity. The cricket should be the focus, not just logistics.
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Michael C
The schedule announcement in

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