Rajasthan Royals (RR) is the inaugural winner of the Indian Premier League (IPL), having won the title in 2008. The team has consistently provided strong competition to other franchises. In the IPL 2025 auction, RR made impressive additions to their squad, significantly boosting their chances of victory. Notably, they made headlines by signing Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who, at just 13 years old, is the youngest player in IPL history. Fans are eager to see if this new lineup can help the Royals clinch their second IPL trophy.
Here is the complete IPL 2025 RR Player List:
Retained Players
- Sanju Samson :Rs 18 crore
- Yashasvi Jaiswal :Rs 18 crore
- Riyan Parag :Rs 14 crore
- Dhruv Jurel :Rs 14 crore
- Shimron Hetmyer :Rs 11 crore
- Sandeep Sharma :Rs 4 crore
Bought Players
- Jofra Archer: Rs 12.50 crore
- Tushar Deshpande: Rs 6.50 crore
- Wanindu Hasaranga: Rs 5.25 crore
- Maheesh Theekshana: Rs 4.40 crore
- Nitish Rana: Rs 1.20 crore
- Akash Madhwal: Rs 1.20 crore
- Shubham Dubey: Rs 80 lakh
- Fazalhaq Farooqi: Rs 2 crore
- Kwena Maphaka: Rs 1.50 crore
- Yudhvir Singh: Rs 35 lakh
- Kumar Kartikeya: Rs 30 lakh
- Ashok Sharma: Rs 30 lakh
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Rs 1.10 crore
Full Player List
- Batter: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Heymyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Wicket-keeper: Sanju Samson
- Bowlers: Sandeep Singh, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Therkshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Tushar Despande, Yudhvir Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma
- All Rounder: Kunal Rathore, Nitish Rana,
Key Highlights from the Auction
Rajasthan Royals made headlines by acquiring 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for INR 1.1 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. With his impressive track record, including a century in a Youth Test, Vaibhav has the potential to significantly contribute to the Royals’ success, learning under the guidance of coach Rahul Dravid and playing alongside talented teammates.
Leadership and Coaching
- Captain: Sanju Samson will continue as the captain of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. His leadership has been crucial for the team, especially in shaping their strategy and retention decisions. Under his guidance, the Royals have made significant progress, including reaching the playoffs in IPL 2024. Samson’s consistent performance as a wicketkeeper-batter and captain solidifies his role as a key figure in the team’s future success.
- Coach: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is returning to Rajasthan Royals (RR) as their head coach for IPL 2025. This follows his successful tenure with the Indian team, culminating in victory at the T20 World Cup 2024. Dravid expressed excitement about taking on this new challenge and aims to elevate the team’s performance.
| Player | Role | Price (INR) |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter | 18 crore |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 18 crore |
| Nitish Rana | All-rounder | 4.20 crore |
| Riyan Parag | All-rounder | 14 crore |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | 11 crore |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 14 crore |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Bowler | 5.25 crore |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler | 12.50 crore |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler | 4.40 crore |
| Tushar Deshpande | Bowler | 6.50 crore |
| Sandeep Sharma | Bowler | 4 crore |
Rajasthan Royals made headlines by signing a very young talent, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, for IPL 2025. Over the last few seasons, the Royals have provided tough competition to previous champions and aspiring contenders. It will be interesting to see how this rising star contributes to the Rajasthan Royals franchise in the upcoming season.
Vaibhav, at just 13 years old, is the youngest player ever to earn an IPL contract, having been purchased for Rs 1.1 crore. His addition to the team reflects RR’s commitment to nurturing young talent. With a strong squad and promising players, fans are hopeful that the Royals can make a significant impact in IPL 2025.
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