Updated On: 20 April, 2019 03:10 PM IST | | IANS
Placed seventh in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals have handed the captain's armband to former skipper Steve Smith.

Rajasthan Royals player Steve Smith
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 franchisee now thinks a fresh approach is needed to bring their 2019 campaign back on track.
Steve has always been part of the leadership team within RR and Rahane will continue to be a key voice in the side, therefore the Royals see this as a small restructuring process to secure the results required to move up the table.