Rajasthan Royals (RR) retained 13 core players for IPL 2026 ahead of the mini-auction, focusing on young Indian talent and overseas pace options. Key trades brought in Ravindra Jadeja (₹14 Cr) and Sam Curran after trading out long-time captain Sanju Samson to CSK.
Retained Players
Full retention list: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Jofra Archer, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer.
Key Categories
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer |
| Wicketkeeper | Dhruv Jurel |
| All-rounders | Ravindra Jadeja (trade), Sam Curran (trade) |
| Bowlers | Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger |
RR enters auction with ₹16.05 Cr purse and released spinners like Wanindu Hasaranga for balance, aiming to rebuild leadership post-Samson.
RR's retention graphic highlights Jaiswal, Parag, and Archer as squad cornerstones.
