<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kumar Sangakkara News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Kumar Sangakkara. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Kumar Sangakkara News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:59:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/player/kumar_sangakkara" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:39:43 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Was Sandeep Sharma Set to Lead RR Before a Last-Minute Change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals will begin their IPL 2026 campaign today against Chennai Super Kings. The team has Riyan Parag at the helm, who replaced Sanju Samson as the skipper. But recently, Kumar Sangakkara, the Head Coach of the team, revealed that Sandeep Sharma was among the first choices.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/mar/30/was-sandeep-sharma-set-to-lead-rr-before-a-last-minute-change?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/mar/30/was-sandeep-sharma-set-to-lead-rr-before-a-last-minute-change?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:39:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/sandeep_sharma_set_to_lead_rr_last_minute_change_espncricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Head Coaches of All IPL Teams for Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the IPL teams have announced their head coaches for the upcoming edition. This makes it even more thrilling for the fans, as the IPL 2026 auction comes closer. Which team will be able to use the experience of their Head Coach to clinch the title this time?]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/nov/19/meet-the-head-coaches-of-all-ipl-teams-for-next-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/nov/19/meet-the-head-coaches-of-all-ipl-teams-for-next-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:05:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/meet_the_head_coaches_of_all_ipl_teams_for_next_season.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals Announce Bold New Move for IPL 2026 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals continue to prepare themselves for the IPL 2026 season. The team has made some massive changes to their line-up, as they traded their captain to Chennai Super Kings. Now, they have made yet another anticipated announcement for the fans to remember.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/nov/17/rajasthan-royals-announce-bold-new-move-for-ipl-2026-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/nov/17/rajasthan-royals-announce-bold-new-move-for-ipl-2026-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:35:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/rajasthan_royals_bold_move_ipl_2026_espncricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virat Kohli Targets Multiple Records in ODI Series Against Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli will be marking his return to the ODI format on October 19. Playing against Australia in a three-match series, he is expected to break many more records. Fans await to see the King roar once again in Australia.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/oct/14/virat-kohli-targets-multiple-records-in-odi-series-against-australia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/oct/14/virat-kohli-targets-multiple-records-in-odi-series-against-australia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:40:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/virat_kohli_targets_records_odi_series_australia_mykhel.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kumar Sangakkara to replace Rahul Dravid as Rajasthan Royals head coach for next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rajasthan Royals had a horrific campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025 earlier this year, as they were knocked out of the tournament’s league stage. Meanwhile, the former head coach, Rahul Dravid, also refused to take the ‘broader role’ offered by the franchise, forcing them to fill void. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/25/kumar-sangakkara-to-replace-rahul-dravid-as-rajasthan-royals-head-coach-for-next-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/25/kumar-sangakkara-to-replace-rahul-dravid-as-rajasthan-royals-head-coach-for-next-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Umesh Sharma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:21:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Kumar%20Sangakkara.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH, WBBL | Redmayne stretches realms of possibility with magical Sangakkaraesque stumping]]></title><description><![CDATA[An often undercelebrated aspect of the gentleman's sport is wicket-keeping despite the unique nature of the role and the specific skills required to excel. Even less celebrated is Aussie glovewoman Georgia Redmayne even though she oft pulls off stunners, akin to a miraculous stumping on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/09/watch-wbbl-redmayne-stretches-realms-of-possibility-with-magical-sangakkaraesque-stumping?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/09/watch-wbbl-redmayne-stretches-realms-of-possibility-with-magical-sangakkaraesque-stumping?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:57:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Georgia_redmayne_fan_WBBL_2022_Getty-1200x1200.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCB vs RR | Twitter reacts to raging Sanga after absurd DRS call gifts DK potential farewell gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket over the years has witnessed way too many umpiring howlers that have changed the course of its history and even technology hasn't been enough to get rid of them completely. The IPL Eliminator became a case in point after a quick call by the third-umpire left the Rajasthan camp incensed.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/may/22/rcb-vs-rr-twitter-reacts-to-raging-sanga-after-absurd-drs-call-gifts-dk-potential-farewell-gift?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/may/22/rcb-vs-rr-twitter-reacts-to-raging-sanga-after-absurd-drs-call-gifts-dk-potential-farewell-gift?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 15:44:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Avesh_Khan_Dinesh_Karthik_RCB_vs_RR_Eliminator_Ahmedabad_IPL.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2024 | Twitter stirred after angry Samson denies to leave the field post-Hope’s hoppity ballet dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The role of an umpire is very important in deciding the fate of an outcome in a cricketing contest. However, the TV umpire’s decision to give Sanju Samson out over a catch in the deep triggered debates with the Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals dugout split into two halves in Delhi.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/may/07/ipl-2024-twitter-stirred-after-angry-samson-denies-to-leave-the-field-post-hopes-hoppity-ballet-dance?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/may/07/ipl-2024-twitter-stirred-after-angry-samson-denies-to-leave-the-field-post-hopes-hoppity-ballet-dance?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 17:49:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Sanjuu-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2023, RCB vs RR | Twitter reacts to Samson irked with umpires as time-out refusal causes Sangakkara's ejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Umpires play a crucial role in regulating cricket matches but sometimes their decisions can annoy and confuse the fielding captain. A similar incident occurred with Samson when he was involved in an argument with the umpire over time out as Kumar Sangakkara also got involved in the miscommunication.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/apr/23/ipl-2023-rcb-vs-rr-twitter-reacts-to-samson-irked-with-umpires-as-time-out-refusal-causes-sangakkaras-ejection?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/apr/23/ipl-2023-rcb-vs-rr-twitter-reacts-to-samson-irked-with-umpires-as-time-out-refusal-causes-sangakkaras-ejection?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:09:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/sanju_samson_vs_rcb.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardik Pandya has all the qualities to be a leader, states Kumar Sangakkara ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kumar Sangakkara has praised Hardik Pandya for the way he led his team Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 saying he is the all-rounder who has all the qualities to be a good leader. He further added that Pandya should transform his IPL captaincy at the national level to achieve a similar kind of success. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/dec/30/hardik-pandya-has-all-the-qualities-to-be-a-leader-states-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/dec/30/hardik-pandya-has-all-the-qualities-to-be-a-leader-states-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:01:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/hardik_pandya_t20_wc_2022.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2022, RCB vs RR | Jos Buttler is an exceptional talent by all means, reckons Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kumar Sangakkara has heaped praise on Jos Buttler, saying the Englishman is an exceptional talent and can be ruthless against the bowlers in no time. Sangakkara has further stated that Buttler's overall game is wonderful because he trusts his strengths, and can be a trouble for the spinners.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/may/28/ipl-2022-rcb-vs-rr-jos-buttler-is-an-exceptional-talent-by-all-means-reckons-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/may/28/ipl-2022-rcb-vs-rr-jos-buttler-is-an-exceptional-talent-by-all-means-reckons-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 04:08:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y10/articles/Cricket_1/kumar_sangakkara_jos_buttler_rr_2022_ipl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2022 | Consistency is the most important thing in terms of calling wides, says Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals lost the game against Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets on Monday after a poor batting performance by the franchise. The game also saw some debatable wide calls when the match was at a crucial stage and RR's Director of Cricket and head coach Kumar Sangakkara spoke about the same.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/may/03/ipl-2022-consistency-is-the-most-important-thing-in-terms-of-calling-wides-says-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/may/03/ipl-2022-consistency-is-the-most-important-thing-in-terms-of-calling-wides-says-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 04:39:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gc/articles/Cricket_1/Kumar_Sangakkara_RR_IPL_2022.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2022 | Devdutt Padikkal is an exciting player, says Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kumar Sangakkara, Rajasthan Royals' Director of Cricket talked about the exciting young players that his team has in their squad for IPL 2022. The former Sri Lanka skipper praised Devdutt Padikkal and says that he has been watching the left-hander for the last two seasons and is an exciting player.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/21/ipl-2022-devdutt-padikkal-is-an-exciting-player-says-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/21/ipl-2022-devdutt-padikkal-is-an-exciting-player-says-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:39:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/devdut_padikal_dp.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2022 | Kumar Sangakkara explains why 'absolute legend' Suresh Raina went unsold at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has revealed the franchises' thought process behind not going after one of IPL’s all-time greats Suresh Raina at the 2022 auction. Sangakkara felt Raina’s poor run of form in the recent IPL editions was the primary reason for not getting a team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/20/ipl-2022-kumar-sangakkara-explains-why-absolute-legend-suresh-raina-went-unsold-at-auction?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/20/ipl-2022-kumar-sangakkara-explains-why-absolute-legend-suresh-raina-went-unsold-at-auction?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:09:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Suresh_Raina_ipl_Getty_123.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2022 | Steffan Jones back as Rajasthan Royals’ high performance fast bowling coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals (RR) are pooled into Group A in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, starting from March 26.  Ahead of the tournament’s 15th edition, RR have announced the appointment of Steffan Jones, former county fast bowler from Wales, as their new high performance fast Bowling coach.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/04/ipl-2022-steffan-jones-back-as-rajasthan-royals-high-performance-fast-bowling-coach?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/04/ipl-2022-steffan-jones-back-as-rajasthan-royals-high-performance-fast-bowling-coach?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:47:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y10/articles/Cricket_1/Steffan%20Jones.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2022 | Sanju Samson is a long-term leader of Rajasthan Royals, his retention was no-brainer, says Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals’ director of cricket, Kumar Sangakkara has stated that Sanju Samson is going to be a long-term leader for the franchise, and his retention was a no-brainer in terms of being the captain of the team. Sangakkara further added that Samson is a wonderful asset for the franchise.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/02/ipl-2022-sanju-samson-is-a-long-term-leader-of-rajasthan-royals-his-retention-was-no-brainer-says-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/02/ipl-2022-sanju-samson-is-a-long-term-leader-of-rajasthan-royals-his-retention-was-no-brainer-says-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:22:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/sanju_samson_kumar_sangakkara_ipl_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2022 | Long-term injury of Jofra Archer forced Rajasthan Royals to not retain him, reveals Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara has stated that the uncertainty around Jofra Archer's long-term injury has forced the team management to go against retaining the all-rounder. He further added that considering the player availability for the IPL, Ben Stokes was not retained.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/01/ipl-2022-long-term-injury-of-jofra-archer-forced-rajasthan-royals-to-not-retain-him-reveals-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/01/ipl-2022-long-term-injury-of-jofra-archer-forced-rajasthan-royals-to-not-retain-him-reveals-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:18:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Jofra_Archer_IPL2020_ipl_website.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Connor succeeds Kumar Sangakkara to become first female president at MCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Clare Connor, the England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director of women's cricket, will become the first female president in the club's 234-year history after taking over from Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara. Conor was made an Honorary Life Member of MCC in 2009. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/oct/01/clare-connor-succeeds-kumar-sangakkara-to-become-first-female-president-at-mcc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/oct/01/clare-connor-succeeds-kumar-sangakkara-to-become-first-female-president-at-mcc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:47:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Clare_Connor_MCC_President_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2021 | We don't play blame games in our franchise, states Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kumar Sangakkara has stated that Rajasthan Royals do not play blame games amongst themselves and always stick together as a unit. With RR having lost four of their first 11 games, Sangakkara stated that the team will now focus on training and executing the strategies in remainder of the tournament.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/sep/30/ipl-2021-we-dont-play-blame-games-in-our-franchise-states-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/sep/30/ipl-2021-we-dont-play-blame-games-in-our-franchise-states-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:23:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/kumar_sangakkara_rajasthan_royals_ipl_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sangakkara and Flower among 10 inductees in ICC Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the marquee World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, the ICC has inducted 10 cricketers into the ICC Hall of Fame for their remarkable contribution to Test cricket. The latest induction has taken the illustrious list to a total of 103 players from 93 earlier.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/jun/13/sangakkara-and-flower-among-10-inductees-in-icc-hall-of-fame?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/jun/13/sangakkara-and-flower-among-10-inductees-in-icc-hall-of-fame?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:32:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/kumar_sangakkara_twitter.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riyan Parag is a very special player, has the ability to play for India in future, admits Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[RR’s Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that all-rounder Riyan Parag is a very special player and insisted that he has the ability to contribute to Indian cricket in the future. Alongside that, Sangakkara was also very vocal in praising Chetan Sakariya, calling him a ‘revelation’.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/may/14/riyan-parag-is-a-very-special-player-has-the-ability-to-play-for-india-in-future-admits-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/may/14/riyan-parag-is-a-very-special-player-has-the-ability-to-play-for-india-in-future-admits-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 06:49:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Riyan_Parag_new_ipl_shot_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2021 | Batting smartly in the powerplay need of the hour for Rajasthan, claims Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[RR’s Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, rued his side’s inability to build partnerships and claimed that there is a desperate need for the side to bat ‘smarter’ in the powerplay. After losing two wickets in the powerplay in each of their first three games, RR were reduced to 32/3 on Thursday.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/23/ipl-2021-batting-smartly-in-the-powerplay-need-of-the-hour-for-rajasthan-claims-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/23/ipl-2021-batting-smartly-in-the-powerplay-need-of-the-hour-for-rajasthan-claims-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:49:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/buttler_bowled_vs_siraj_ipl2021.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2021 | Sanju backed himself to get the job done, nearly did it, reckons Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals' Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara defended Sanju Samson's approach at the end and stated that he almost got the job done. He also had words of praise for youngster Chetan Sakariya and felt his 'attitude' and 'skill' were brilliant to witness in a high-scoring thriller.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/13/ipl-2021-sanju-backed-himself-to-get-the-job-done-nearly-did-it-reckons-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/13/ipl-2021-sanju-backed-himself-to-get-the-job-done-nearly-did-it-reckons-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:22:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/sangakkara_press_conference_jpeg" length="0" type="image/undefined"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2021 | We are certainly hoping that Archer would be available for some part of the IPL, admits Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[RR’s new director of cricket, Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that the franchise hopes to have Jofra Archer available for some part during the IPL season after he underwent surgery. Sangakkara also stressed that the franchise wouldn’t rush him back at any point to be part of the IPL season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/12/ipl-2021-we-are-certainly-hoping-that-archer-would-be-available-for-some-part-of-the-ipl-admits-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/12/ipl-2021-we-are-certainly-hoping-that-archer-would-be-available-for-some-part-of-the-ipl-admits-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:44:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Jofra_Archer_IPL2020_ipl_website.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2021 | Crucial to give an individual or openers enough time in the tournament, admits Sanju Samson]]></title><description><![CDATA[After playing around with openers last season, RR new skipper Sanju Samson has admitted that it is crucial to give an individual or a pair of openers enough time to make an impact in the tournament. Kumar Sangakkara, on the other hand, added that RR would be looking to play free and relaxed cricket.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/12/ipl-2021-crucial-to-give-an-individual-or-openers-enough-time-in-the-tournament-admits-sanju-samson?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/12/ipl-2021-crucial-to-give-an-individual-or-openers-enough-time-in-the-tournament-admits-sanju-samson?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:30:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/sanju_samson_rajasthan_royals_vs_kings_xi_punjab_ipl_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2021 | Until last year, never felt that I may possibly be the captain of the Royals, reveals Sanju Samson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals' gloveman and captain Sanju Samson has revealed that, until the last year, he never thought that he will be the captain of the side one day. He also added there can be no one like MS Dhoni and also said that it's a dream come true to be working with legendary Kumar Sangakkara.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/04/ipl-2021-until-last-year-never-felt-that-i-may-possibly-be-the-captain-of-the-royals-reveals-sanju-samson?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/04/ipl-2021-until-last-year-never-felt-that-i-may-possibly-be-the-captain-of-the-royals-reveals-sanju-samson?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:24:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/sanju_samson_rajasthan_royals_vs_kings_xi_punjab_ipl_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2021 | My competition is with myself only, not thinking about Hardik or my future, reveals Shivam Dube ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals' latest recruit Shivam Dube has made it clear that he ain't thinking about Hardik Pandya or international cricket much as he's focusing on the IPL and competing with himself only. He also added that Kumar Sangakkara has told him that he will be playing in the middle-order.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/02/ipl-2021-my-competition-is-with-myself-only-not-thinking-about-hardik-or-my-future-reveals-shivam-dube?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/apr/02/ipl-2021-my-competition-is-with-myself-only-not-thinking-about-hardik-or-my-future-reveals-shivam-dube?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:51:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Shivam_Dube_IPL2020_RCB_ipl_website.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2021 | Andrew McDonald not to continue as Rajasthan Royals coach for upcoming season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals and Andrew McDonald have decided to 'mutually' part ways, bringing a premature ending to the three-year deal signed between the franchise and the former Aussie player. However, reports stating that the franchise has been trying to negotiate a new role with McDonald.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/feb/21/ipl-2021-andrew-mc-donald-not-to-continue-as-rajasthan-royals-coach-for-upcoming-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/feb/21/ipl-2021-andrew-mc-donald-not-to-continue-as-rajasthan-royals-coach-for-upcoming-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:24:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/mcdonald_rr_vs_srh_iplt20.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's rotation policy is slowly building an army of amazing cricketers, reckons Dale Steyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Steyn has stated that England's rotation policy, even though being criticized by many back home, has been a fantastic plan and it is building an array of amazing cricketers. Steyn further stated that with a lot of ICC events scheduled in the next eight years, it is a fool-proof plan.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/feb/21/englands-rotation-policy-is-slowly-building-a-army-of-amazing-cricketers-reckons-dale-steyn?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/feb/21/englands-rotation-policy-is-slowly-building-a-army-of-amazing-cricketers-reckons-dale-steyn?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:12:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/England_Cricket_Team_England_vs_India_ICC_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Morris’ addition will enable Rajasthan to utilize Archer flexibly, opines Kumar Sangakkara]]></title><description><![CDATA[RR Director Kumar Sangakkara claimed that Chris Morris has a ‘specific role’ to play in the side and added that the South African’s addition will enable the team to use Jofra Archer more effectively. Sangakkara also clarified that RR paid big bucks for Morris exclusively for his bowling ability.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/feb/19/chris-morris-addition-will-enable-rajasthan-to-utilize-archer-flexibly-opines-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/feb/19/chris-morris-addition-will-enable-rajasthan-to-utilize-archer-flexibly-opines-kumar-sangakkara?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:26:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/chris_morris_bbl_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>