Rajasthan Royals (RR) enter the IPL 2026 mini auction after making some of the boldest decisions of the season—releasing long-time captain Sanju Samson along with several big overseas names. With major star additions like Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran already in, RR are gearing up for a refreshed identity.
RR remaining purse for IPL 2026 auction
RR head into the auction with Rs 16.05 crore remaining, giving them solid financial room to complete their squad around their newly formed core.
RR remaining slots for IPL 2026 auction
The franchise has nine slots available, including just one overseas slot, which RR will likely reserve for a high-impact role—either a finisher or a frontline bowler.
RR released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga.
RR have let go of several key performers, including their captain Samson and star spinners Theekshana and Hasaranga, signalling a fresh direction for the franchise.
RR retained players for IPL 2026 season
Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Dhruv Jurel, Jofra Archer, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Nandre Burger, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yudhvir Singh.
The retained squad looks powerful and well-rounded—Jadeja and Curran add elite all-round quality, Jaiswal and Hetmyer anchor the batting, Archer and Burger strengthen pace, while Riyan Parag continues as the central domestic figure.
With nine slots open and only one overseas pick left, RR are expected to target Indian batting depth, a wrist spinner, and reliable finishers at the IPL 2026 mini auction.
