The IPL 2026 mini auction took place in Abu Dhabi, resulting in all 77 players being sold for a total of Rs. 215.45 crore. The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as the top spender in the auction, with a purse significantly larger than their competitors.
The Rajasthan Royals have finalized their squad for IPL 2026, with a mix of retained players and new additions. The retained players include Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, and Nandre Burger. They also traded in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran from CSK.
In terms of new additions, the Rajasthan Royals acquired Ravi Bishnoi for 7.20 crore, Ravi Singh for 95 Lakh, Sushant Mishra for 90 Lakh, Vignesh Puthur for 30 Lakh, Yash Raj Punja for 30 Lakh, Aman Rao for 30 Lakh, Brijesh Sharma for 30 Lakh, Kuldeep Sen for 75 Lakh, and Adam Milne for 2.40 crore.
Overall, the Rajasthan Royals have put together a strong squad for the upcoming IPL season, blending retained talent with strategic acquisitions. The team looks poised for success in the competition. The article was published on December 17, 2025.
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