In the quest for redemption after a lackluster IPL 2023, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) gear up for the IPL Auction 2024, hoping to reshape their fortunes in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League. The Royals, finishing 5th in the previous season, aim to make strategic decisions to bolster their squad and contend for their second IPL title.
3 Players RR Might Retain:
- Sanju Samson: The skipper showcased his batting prowess in the last edition, becoming the first RR player to reach 3000 runs for the franchise. Despite his explosive 362 runs at a strike rate of 153.38, Samson couldn’t propel RR into the top 4.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: In his 4th IPL season, Jaiswal had a breakthrough, amassing 625 runs – the highest for RR. His memorable century in the 1000th match of the tournament etched his name in T20 history.
- Jos Buttler: As one of the premier white-ball players, Buttler had a par season by his standards, scoring 392 runs with a strike rate of 139. The aggressive opener remains a potent force, and RR is unlikely to let go of his impactful presence.
List of Players Likely to be Retained by RR:
- Sanju Samson (c): INR 14 crore – Wicketkeeper Batter
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: INR 4 crores – Batter
- Jos Buttler: INR 10 crores – Wicketkeeper Batter
- Shimron Hetmyer: INR 8.5 crores – Batter
- Dhruv Jurel: INR 20 lakh – Wicketkeeper Batter
- Riyan Parag: INR 3.8 crore – All-rounder
- Trent Boult: INR 8 crores – Bowler
- R Ashwin: INR 5 crore – All-rounder
- Yuzvendra Chahal: INR 8.5 crores – Bowler
- Sandeep Sharma: INR 50 lakh – Bowler
RR Squad ahead of IPL Auction 2024:
Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul P A, Joe Root, Sandeep Sharma.
As the auction approaches, RR’s strategic retention choices will play a pivotal role in shaping their roster for the upcoming season.
