Rajasthan Royals have announced their retention list ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, focusing on a balanced core of established and emerging players:
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper) – ₹18 Crore
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (Batter) – ₹18 Crore
- Riyan Parag (Batter) – ₹14 Crore
- Shimron Hetmyer (Batter) – ₹11 Crore
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper) – ₹14 Crore
- Sandeep Sharma (Bowler) – ₹4 Crore
This retention strategy reflects Rajasthan Royals’ emphasis on nurturing young talent alongside experienced players, aiming to build a robust lineup for the upcoming season.
The IPL 2025-2027 player retention rules bring significant updates. Each team’s auction purse has been increased to ₹120 crore. For retaining players, franchises can spend up to ₹75 crore on five key players, which includes specific retention prices:
1. **Player 1:** ₹18 crore
2. **Player 2:** ₹14 crore
3. **Player 3:** ₹11 crore
4. **Player 4:** ₹18 crore
5. **Player 5:** ₹14 crore
Additionally, retaining an uncapped player costs ₹4 crore.