The IPL 2026 mini-auction took place in Abu Dhabi on December 16, with a total of 369 players available for signing. Rajasthan Royals (RR) made some key acquisitions during the auction, adding Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, and Vignesh Puthur to their roster.
As of now, RR has a remaining purse of Rs. 7.35 crore and still has 5 player slots available, including 1 overseas player slot. The team has also retained several players from previous seasons, including Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran from Chennai Super Kings, Donovan Ferreira from Delhi Capitals, and a host of other talented players like Jofra Archer, Shimron Hetmyer, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The team’s retained players list also includes promising young talents like Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Yudhvir Singh Charak, showing RR’s commitment to nurturing young talent alongside experienced players.
The auction results and the retained players list highlight RR’s strategy of building a balanced team with a mix of youth and experience. Fans can expect an exciting season ahead with RR’s new signings and retained players ready to make an impact on the field.
The article was published on December 16, 2025, providing fans with all the latest updates on RR’s squad ahead of the upcoming IPL season.
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