Royals Reset: Rajasthan Royals To Announce Captain Live & Exclusive On Dream11
The Royals to usher in a new era on Dream11 today at 4PM IST, as their captaincy baton passes for the first time in five seasons.
Mumbai, February 13, 2026: After five remarkable seasons, Rajasthan Royals are turning the page, announcing their new captain in a special live announcement exclusively on the Dream11 app today at 4PM. The inaugural league champions and perennial fan-favourites, known for backing bold talent and rewriting expectations, are stepping into a new era — and have chosen Dream11 as the stage for cricket’s next big leadership moment. With 30 million fans and millions of watch minutes, Dream11 is now a sports entertainment app leading with creator-led watch along’s and watch parties. The app has notable creators from the world of sports engaging with fans and offering them a world class second screen experience.
Alok Chitre, Chief Operating Officer, Rajasthan Royals, said, ”Our brand ethos has always been to put fans first and give them unparalleled access to the Royals. Announcing our new captain live is a moment we wanted to share directly with the community, and that’s why we’ve chosen Dream11 for this milestone. Our fans will get a front-row seat and the first chance to interact as we begin this new chapter.”
“Big sporting moments are meant to be experienced together” said Nikhil Lodha, Head of Growth, Dream11, “That’s at the heart of who we are — creating a space where fans can watch, react, and celebrate in real time. A captaincy change shapes the future of a franchise, and the Royals choosing to share this moment live with fans on Dream11 is a true reflection of what we believe: sports is always better when experienced together.”
Dream11, India’s favourite sports entertainment platform with over 250 million users and a long-standing partner of Rajasthan Royals, is already riding a wave of momentum, with its new watch along experience drawing 30 million fans in just two months. With the ongoing cricket world cup followed by the world’s biggest cricket league, cricket’s second-screen engagement is set for a significant surge, building momentum ahead of football’s biggest global spectacle, an event that has historically reshaped real-time second-screen viewing worldwide. With cricket’s scale and football’s global appeal converging, Dream11 is set to deliver unprecedented fan engagement in the months ahead.
Rajasthan Royals’ captaincy reveal on Dream11 will feature behind-the-scenes content, player reactions, fan interaction segments, and real-time engagement experiences designed to bring fans into the moment.
About Dream11:
Dream11, the flagship brand of Dream Sports, is a sports entertainment platform where 250 million fans follow sports along with their favourite creators. With live match watch-alongs, watch parties, Dream11 delivers the best second-screen experience to ‘Make Every Match More Exciting.’
It is the flagship brand of Dream Sports, headquartered in Mumbai. Founded in 2008 by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth. For more information: www.dream11.com