RR IPL 2026 Squad Update: Full Rajasthan Royals Squad, Player List, Buys, and Purse Details

Rajasthan Royals (RR) made a decisive statement at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, as the franchise focused on rebuilding after a ninth-place finish last season. The 2008 champions strengthened their bowling core and added young domestic talent while backing their existing batting group.

With all squad slots filled and a balanced mix of experience and youth, RR head into IPL 2026 with renewed intent.

Rajasthan Royals’ Strategy at the IPL 2026 Mini Auction

Rajasthan Royals entered the auction with clear priorities—bolstering their spin attack, adding pace options, and investing in uncapped Indian players. The franchise avoided excessive bidding wars but did not hesitate to push hard for players who fit their long-term vision.

The most notable move was the acquisition of Ravi Bishnoi, which reinforced RR’s spin department significantly.

Players Bought by Rajasthan Royals at IPL 2026 Auction

Rajasthan Royals signed nine players during the auction:

• Ravi Bishnoi

• Sushant Mishra

• Yash Raj Punja

• Vignesh Puthur

• Ravi Singh

• Aman Rao

• Brijesh Sharma

• Adam Milne

• Kuldeep Sen

The signings included a mix of international experience and emerging Indian talent.

RR IPL 2026 Auction Buys with Price

Bishnoi emerged as RR’s marquee buy after a competitive bidding contest involving multiple franchises.

RR Purse and Slot Status After Auction

• Remaining Purse: ₹2.65 crore

• Player Slots Remaining: 0

• Overseas Slots Remaining: 0

Rajasthan Royals completed their squad efficiently while retaining financial flexibility.

Key Trades and Retentions Ahead of IPL 2026

Before the auction, RR made a bold decision by trading former captain Sanju Samson, bringing in experienced all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran from the Chennai Super Kings. The move highlighted the franchise’s focus on leadership depth and long-term squad balance.

RR also retained their core batting unit, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Retained Players for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals retained the following players:

Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, 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.

Players Released by Rajasthan Royals Before Auction

RR released several players ahead of the auction as part of their restructuring process, including:

Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya, and Akash Madhwal.

Complete Rajasthan Royals Squad for IPL 2026

Full RR IPL 2026 Squad:

Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen.

Rajasthan Royals approached the IPL 2026 auction with clarity and intent, focusing on strengthening their bowling attack while preserving a promising batting core. The addition of Ravi Bishnoi, experienced all-rounders through trades, and multiple young Indian players signals a structured rebuild aimed at long-term success.

RR will look to translate this revamped squad into improved on-field performances in the upcoming IPL season.

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