Rajasthan Royals' Key Retentions Shine as IPL 2025 Draws Near

Rajasthan Royals are set to retain Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Sandeep Sharma ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. These players, who excelled in the 2024 season, will leave RR with two Right-to-Match cards. The auction purse jumps to Rs 120 Crore with new salary caps.

As the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction approaches, the Rajasthan Royals are gearing up to retain four of their standout players: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Sandeep Sharma. According to ESPNcricinfo, these key players delivered exceptional performances in the previous season, making them indispensable for the 2008 champions.

Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan skipper, showcased stellar contributions by scoring 531 runs across 16 matches, boasting an average of 48.27 and an impressive strike rate of 153.47. Yashasvi Jaiswal also contributed significantly, scoring 225 runs with an average of 32.14. Riyan Parag emerged as a formidable player, amassing 573 runs with a robust average of 52.09 and securing the third-highest run-scorer spot.

Sandeep Sharma made notable strides, taking 13 wickets in 11 matches with an economy rate of 8.18. The IPL 2025 will introduce new financial regulations with a Rs 120 Crore auction purse and an increased total salary cap. Player retention rules allow teams to retain six players with strategic planning to maximize their squad strength.

(With inputs from agencies.)