2 min readMar 22, 2026 01:32 PM IST
Home advantage plays a significant role in the Indian Premier League. However, it does make it a bit tricky when a franchise has to play in two stadiums as its home conditions. Rajasthan Royals yet again have to deal with the same situation, playing their initial games in Guwahati, and then they go back to Jaipur. Former Indian cricketer R Ashwin pointed it out and said it is just not fair for Rajasthan to have two home venues.
“I thought their team got a slight upgrade when they got both Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. But they have a lot of things going for them, as well as not going for them. They have not been playing at one venue, and that is just not fair. I know Riyan Parag is the captain, and he will get Support in Assam, I understand all that, but if you want to play, play the entire season there only,” R Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
“I was the Kings XI Punjab (now renamed as Punjab Kings) captain when we had to play a few matches in Indore, and that is a huge factor. I know there is gate collection, and fan support. RR have a lovely brand and an an eco system, it is close to my heart because I enjoyed that team environment,” he added.
Speaking of the nature of the wickets skipper Riyan Parag said: “Jadeja had a superb economy [rate] in Chennai all these years and Jaipur and Guwahati are wickets that are slow and sticky respectively. And we also have Bishnoi.”
“The combination of Bishnoi and Jadeja makes us world-class, top class. I don’t think better combinations are possible than having both of these spinners start for us. The two of them bowling together can help us win from any situation,” he added.
