Ajinkya Rahane bats during the match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Mohali on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. (AP)Former Australian captain Steve Smith replaced Ajinkya Rahane as Rajasthan Royals skipper on Saturday, hoping the mid-season switch will revive their disappointing campaign so far in the IPL. "Rajasthan Royals will be led by the Australian batsman Steven Smith for the upcoming matches of the IPL. Ajinkya Rahane did a fantastic job in leading the team to the playoffs last year, however, the franchise now thinks a fresh approach is needed to bring their 2019 campaign back on track. Smith has made 186 runs in seven games at 37.20 with 73 being his highest.

Source: The Telegraph April 20, 2019 10:07 UTC