\u201cIt\u2019s nice to be in that position. You don\u2019t really plan for it. It\u2019s all to do with how well the team plays, and the team has been playing really well. They\u2019ve been keeping things simple and trying to execute as well as possible. When you do that, results usually tend to go your way,\u201d he said in a video released by IPL on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the former Sri Lanka captain underlined the strong competitive nature of the tournament and said that no team can be taken lightly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut the beauty of the IPL is every game is a big game. There are no weak teams. There are no teams that you can take for granted or take lightly. That is the power of the competition,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sangakkara also dismissed the narrative around age, highlighting the importance of experience within the squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t really think about age or young or old. Experience is a vital thing in cricket. We are very lucky to have that experience. Even the younger players, including our captain, have played in the IPL for many years,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the team\u2019s identity, Sangakkara made it clear that the Rajasthan Royals are committed to an aggressive brand of cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t really think about age or young or old. Experience is a vital thing in cricket. We are very lucky to have that experience. Even the younger players, including our captain, have played in the IPL for many years,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rajasthan Royals have surged to the top of the standings after winning all three of their matches so far, with victories over Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians, but they will face a tough challenge against RCB, who are also coming with victories against CSK and SRH in their opening matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n