Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL 2025 Team Squad: Full players list after auction, retained and released players included

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR), under the guidance of new head coach Rahul Dravid, entered the IPL 2025 auction with a focused approach, having retained a strong core of six players ahead of the season.

The inaugural IPL champions in 2008, RR have built a reputation for nurturing young talent and playing fearless cricket. However, consistency has been a challenge, with the team only reaching the final once since their maiden triumph.

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With INR 41 crore remaining from their total auction purse of INR 120 crore, RR aimed to strategically fill the remaining slots to build a championship-winning squad.



Sanju Samson (INR 18 crore), captain and cornerstone of RR’s batting lineup, remains vital to their leadership and batting stability. Showing his stellar form in Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal (INR 18 crore) has become the face of RR’s future, bringing explosive starts at the top.

Middle-order batter Riyan Parag (INR 14 crore) retained his finishing abilities and handy spin last season, with RR continuing to back Parag’s potential. Dhruv Jurel (INR 14 crore) has been a loyal servant for the franchise, earning himself a well-deserved retention ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.

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A match-winning finisher, Shimron Hetmyer, retained for INR 11 crore, remains a key player in turning games in RR’s favour.



Sandeep Sharma, one of the most effective power-play bowlers in the IPL's history, got RR's nod for INR 4 crore. He is also famous for his precise, nail-biting yorkers at the death.

With a limited purse of INR 41 crore, RR prioritized securing key overseas players, a reliable all-rounder, and depth in their pace attack. Strategic buys will be critical to complement their strong retained core.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Full List of Players Bought in IPL 2025 Auction: Names, Prices, and Details

Player	Price (INR)
Jofra Archer	Rs 12.5 Crore
Maheesh Theekshana	Rs 4.4 Crore
Wanindu Hasaranga	Rs 5.25 Crore
Akash Madhwal	Rs 1.20 Crore
Kumar Kartikeya	Rs 30 lakh

RR Full List of Retained Players

• Sanju Samson
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Riyan Parag
• Sandeep Sharma
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Dhruv Jurel

RR Full List of Released Players

• Jos Buttler
• Kunal Rathore
• Donovan Ferreira
• Rovman Powell
• Shubham Dubey
• Tom Kohler-Cadmore
• Ravichandran Ashwin
• Tanush Kotian
• Abid Mushtaq
• Avesh Khan
• Kuldeep Sen
• Navdeep Saini
• Keshav Maharaj
• Trent Boult
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Nandre Burger

RR was the first team to lift the IPL trophy, setting the tone for the league’s legacy and has unearthed gems like Ravindra Jadeja, Shane Watson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and others who became stars on the international stage.

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