RR IPL 2026: Full List of Retained and Released Players for Rajasthan Royals IPL Auction and Details
New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals long pursuit of a second IPL trophy, their first since winning the inaugural 2008 edition. They’ve experimented with everything: legendary players, multiple home venues, a revolving door of coaches and support staff, and various team philosophies. Their best chance came during the 2022–2024 period, when they reached the final once and secured a playoff spot in another season after a dominant first half. After a disappointing IPL 2025 season RR will look to secure the second trophy with planned strategies.
IPL 2026 Retention Rules
The IPL 2026 season will not feature a mega auction. Instead, a mini auction will be held, giving all franchises greater control over their existing squads. Teams can decide which players to retain or release based on their budget and overall strategy.
- Teams may retain as many players as they want.
- Each squad must consist of 18-25 players.
- The total spending must remain within the Rs 120 crore salary cap.
Full List of Retained players by Rajasthan Royals
| S.NO |
NAME |
COUNTRY |
| 1. |
Yashasvi Jaiswal |
India |
| 2. |
Shimron Hetmyer |
West Indies |
| 3. |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
India |
| 4. |
Shubham Dubey |
India |
| 5. |
Lhuan Dre-Pretorious |
South Africa |
| 6. |
Dhruv Jurel |
India |
| 7. |
Riyan Parag |
India |
| 8. |
Ravindra Jadeja (Trade in) |
India |
| 9. |
Sam Curran (Trade in) |
India |
| 10. |
Donovan Ferreria (Trade In) |
South Africa |
| 11. |
Jofra Archer |
England |
| 12. |
Tushar Deshpande |
India |
| 13. |
Sandeep Sharma |
India |
| 14. |
Yudhvir Singh |
India |
| 15. |
Kwena Maphaka |
South Africa |
| 16. |
Nandre Burger |
South Africa |
Top 4 Released players by Rajasthan Royals
| S.NO |
NAME |
COUNTRY |
PRICE |
| 1. |
Sanju Samson |
India |
Rs 18 crore |
| 2. |
Nitish Rana |
India |
Rs 4.2 crore |
| 3. |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
Sri Lanka |
Rs 5.25 crore |
| 4. |
Mtheesha Pathirana |
Sri Lanka |
Rs 4.4 crore |
How much purse money will Rajasthan Royals have for IPL 2026 auction?
Rajasthan Royals have Rs 16.05 crore left in their purse for the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With this amount, they can make a few calculated additions to bolster their squad. MI will likely focus on filling specific gaps, whether in batting or bowling while spending wisely to keep their lineup balanced and competitive for the upcoming season.
When is IPL 2026 mini-auction?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is scheduled to be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, making it the second year in a row that the auction will take place outside India. Earlier in 2024, and 2025 the IPL auction was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabi.
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