New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals (RR) enter under new head coach Rahul Dravid IPL 2025 Auction and a clear plan to build a championship-caliber team. The inaugural IPL champions retain a strong core of six players aiming to overcome past inconsistencies and regain title glory.
RR, known for nurturing young talent and fearless cricket, has reached the final just once since their 2008 triumph. to strengthen the team lineup.
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Sanzhou SamsonRR, who was retained for Rs 18 crore, continues to serve as RR’s captain and the backbone of the batting line-up, providing leadership and stability. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is also retained for Rs 18 crore, has cemented himself as the future face of RR with explosive performances at the top, including a stellar performance in Australia.
RyanparagWorth Rs 14 crore, he retains the confidence of the team with his finishing ability and deft spin. Middle-order batsman Dhruv Jurel, who has also been retained for Rs 14 crore, has been a reliable player and a key part of RR’s IPL 2025 plans.
Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer fetch Rs 2,675 crore, Rs 2,375 crore each in IPL mega auction
Shimron Hetmyer, retained for Rs 11 crore, remains a key match-winner with his ability to turn the tide in the death overs. Meanwhile, Sandeep Sharma, who was retained for Rs 4 crore, brings huge value as a power-play specialist and master of precise control of the yorkers in high-pressure situations.
With the retained core firmly in place, RR went into the auction with a focus on adding key overseas players, a reliable all-rounder and strengthening their pace attack. Strategic acquisitions are critical to complement their strong foundation and propel the team toward another successful season.
Complete list of Rajasthan Royals (RR) players bought in IPL 2025 auction: Name, price and details
| player | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 12.5 Crores |
| Mahesh Tikshana | 4.4 Crores Rs. |
| Wanindu Hasalanga | 525 Crores |
| Akash Madhwal | 120 Crores |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 30 Lakhs |
| Nitish Rana | 420 Crores Rs. |
| Tushar Deshpande | 650 Crores INR |
RR retains full list of players
- Sanzhou Samson
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Ryanparag
- Sandeep Sharma
- Himron Heitmeyer
- Dhruv Urel
RR Full list of released players
- If the housekeeper
- Kunal Rathore
- Donovan Ferreira
- Roffman Powell
- Shubham Dubey
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Tanush Kotian
- Abid Mushtaq
- Avish Khan
- Kuldeep Sen
- Navideep Saini
- Keshav Maharaj
- Trent Bolt
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Nandre Berg
RR was the first team to lift the IPL trophy, setting the tone for the legend of the league and discovering gems like Ravindra Jadeja, Shane Watson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and others who became stars on the international stage.
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