Despite Rajasthan Royals’ historic victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in their inaugural season in 2008, the team has struggled to reproduce that success, frequently falling short in important moments. However, last season provided an element of hope as they advanced to the playoffs, revealing flashes of their ability.
The Royals, determined to go all the way this season, have made strategic moves ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, retaining a strong core of players such as captain Sanju Samson, the explosive batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, the versatile all-rounder Riyan Parag, promising wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, the dynamic Shimron Hetmyer, and the reliable pacer Sandeep Sharma.
The Royals signed some of the most popular T20 players, including the lethal Jofra Archer, the clever Maheesh Theekshana, the all-round brilliance of Wanindu Hasaranga, the veteran Nitish Rana, and the developing Afghan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Rajasthan Royals Retained Players Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction
| Player | Nationality | Role | Price |
| Sanju Samson | India | Wicket-keeper | ₹18 Crore |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | Batter | ₹18 Crore |
| Riyan Parag | India | All-Rounder | ₹14 Crore |
| Dhruv Jurel | India | Wicket-keeper | ₹14 Crore |
| Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | Batter | ₹11 Crore |
| Sandeep Sharma | India | Bowler | ₹4 Crore |
Rajasthan Royals New Additions: Full Players List from IPL 2025 Auction
| Player | Nationality | Role | Price |
| Jofra Archer | England | Bowler | 12.50 Cr |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | Bowler | 4.40 Cr |
| Akash Madhwal | India | Bowler | 1.20 Cr |
| Kumar Kartikeya | India | Bowler | 30.0 L |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | Bowler | 5.25 Cr |
| Nitish Rana | India | All-Rounder | 4.20 Cr |
| Tushar Deshpande | India | Bowler | 6.50 Cr |
| Shubham Dubey | India | Batter | 80.0 L |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | India | All-Rounder | 35.0 L |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | Bowler | 2.00 Cr |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India | Batter | 1.10 Cr |
| Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | Bowler | 1.50 Cr |
| Kunal Singh Rathore | India | Wicket-keeper | 30.0 L |
| Ashok Sharma | India | Bowler | 30.0 L |
Rajasthan Royals: Full Squad and Players List for IPL 2025
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Singh Rathore, Ashok Sharma.
