The Rajasthan Royals are gearing up for the upcoming IPL 2024 season with a fresh squad and renewed aspirations. After a somewhat disappointing performance last season, they are aiming to recapture the glory they achieved in the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 2008.
In a bid to bolster their lineup, the Royals went all out during the mini-auction held in Dubai, securing some key players to strengthen various facets of their game. The auction saw a pool of 333 players up for grabs, with the Royals making strategic moves to fill their roster with both domestic and overseas talent.
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Leading the charge for the Royals once again will be their captain, Sanju Samson, who brings his dynamic batting skills and leadership prowess to the fore. Alongside him, the team boasts the firepower of Jos Buttler, Prasidh Krishna, and Shimron Hetmyer, ensuring a formidable batting lineup.
In the bowling department, the Royals have some seasoned campaigners in Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, and others, offering a blend of experience and skill to keep opposition batsmen on their toes.
The retention strategy saw the Royals holding onto key players such as Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and Prasidh Krishna, showcasing their faith in the core group. Additionally, they made some strategic acquisitions during the auction, including the likes of Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore, further bolstering their squad depth.
Let’s take a closer look at the complete Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2024:
Retained Players for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024:
- Sanju Samson (c) (Batter/Wicket-keeper) – ₹14 Crore
- Jos Buttler (Batter/Wicket-keeper) – ₹10 Crore
- Prasidh Krishna (Bowler) – ₹10 Crore
- Shimron Hetmyer (Batter) – ₹8.5 Crore
- Trent Boult (Bowler) – ₹8 Crore
- Yuzvendra Chahal (Bowler) – ₹6.5 Crore
- R Ashwin (All-Rounder) – ₹5 Crore
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (Batter) – ₹4 Crore
- Riyan Parag (All-Rounder) – ₹3.8 Crore
- Navdeep Saini (Bowler) – ₹2.6 Crore
- Adam Zampa (Bowler) – ₹1.6 Crore
- Sandeep Sharma (Bowler) – ₹50 lakh
- Donovan Ferreira (Bowler) – ₹50 lakh
- Kuldeep Sen (Bowler) – ₹20 lakh
- Dhruv Jurel (Batter/Wicket-keeper) – ₹20 lakh
- Kunal Singh Rathore (Batter/Wicket-keeper) – ₹20 lakh
Auction Players for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024:
- Rovman Powell (Batter) – ₹7.4 Crore
- Shubham Dubey (Batter) – ₹5.8 Crore
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Batter/Wicket-keeper) – ₹40 lakh
- Abid Mushtaq (All-rounder) – ₹20 lakh
- Nandre Burger (Bowler) – ₹50 lakh
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 Batters:
- Abdul Samad – ₹4 Crore
- Rahul Tripathi – ₹8.5 Crore
- Aiden Markram – ₹2.6 Crore
- Glenn Phillips – ₹1.5 Crore
- Heinrich Klaasen – ₹5.25 Crore
- Mayank Agarwal – ₹8.25 Crore
- Travis Head – ₹6.8 Crore
- Anmolpreet Singh – ₹20 Lakh
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 All-Rounders:
- Shahbaz Ahmed – ₹2.4 Crore
- Abhishek Sharma – ₹6.5 Crore
- Marco Jansen – ₹4.2 Crore
- Washington Sundar – ₹8.75 Crore
- Sanvir Singh – ₹20 Lakh
- Nitish Kumar Reddy – ₹20 Lakh
- Jhatavedh Subramaniam – ₹20 Lakh
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 Bowlers:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – ₹4.2 Crore
- T Natarajan – ₹4 Crore
- Mayank Markande – ₹50 Lakh
- Umran Malik – ₹4 Crore
- Wanindu Hasaranga – ₹1.5 Crore
- Jaydev Unadkat – ₹1.6 Crore
- Akash Singh – ₹20 Lakh
This season, Rajasthan Royals flaunts a squad of 22 players, comprising 14 Indian players and 8 overseas players. With a remaining purse of ₹20 lakh, they are poised to tackle the challenges of the upcoming IPL season.
With a squad comprising both seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, the Rajasthan Royals are poised to make a strong bid for their second IPL title in 2024. Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, backed by a well-rounded team, they aim to reclaim their status as one of the most formidable teams in the league.
