Rajasthan Royals’ Skipper Riyan Parag during warm-up session before an Indian Premier League 2026 match. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Being an IPL captain is a tough job, and Riyan Parag has done a terrific job in his first year as Rajasthan Royals skipper to cope with the pressure, fast bowler Sandeep Sharma said on Monday ahead of an IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings here at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Sandeep said being an IPL captain comes with expectations from multiple stakeholders, including the franchise and fans. “For a first-time captain, it’s a tough role, and he’s doing a very good job.” Published – April 27, 2026 11:08 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation China vows countermeasures if EU enacts ‘Made in Europe’ plan Legal limits on U.S. war involvement