Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Auction Overview

RR Squad IPL 2026: Auction Highlights

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) made significant moves during the IPL 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi on December 16. They entered the auction with a budget of INR 16.05 crore, aiming to fill nine vacant slots including one for an overseas player. The franchise is known for its commitment to nurturing emerging talent.

Key Signings

One of the most notable purchases was Ravi Bishnoi, secured after a thrilling bidding war for a staggering INR 7.4 crore. This acquisition is expected to strengthen RR’s bowling lineup, especially in T20 formats.

Additional Players Bought

RR also demonstrated their focus on developing young talent by signing three uncapped players: Sushant Mishra, Vignesh Puthur, and Yash Raj Punja. Another uncapped player, Ravi Singh, was also acquired following a competitive bidding with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Coaching and Strategy

With a recent overhaul in coaching, the franchise is aiming to rejuvenate their strategy. They rounded out their squad by acquiring Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, and Kuldeep Sen. The only international player added was New Zealand’s promising pacer Adam Milne, who joined during the final accelerated round.

Retained Players and Available Purse

The concerted effort to bolster both experienced and young talent underlines Rajasthan Royals’ ambition in the upcoming IPL season.