Delhi: Rajasthan Royals (RR) has always been known for giving opportunities to young talent and making smart purchases. RR has followed the same policy in the retention of IPL 2026 also. The team has retained its key players, who provide them a strong backbone, especially their focus on Indian young talent is clear.

Sending some veteran players to the auction shows that RR is moving towards building a new, balanced and dynamic squad.

Rajasthan Royals Players retained and released by

Retained players: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ryan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Rana, Shubham Dubey, Luan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yudhvir Singh Chark, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sandeep Sharma, Joffra Archer, Kumar Karthikeya, Tushar Deshpande, Quena Mafaka, Ashok Sharma, Kunal Singh Rathore.

Release Player: Aakash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Nandre Berger, Mahish Theekshana.

Purse Value: Rs 16.05 crore