Jos Buttler And...? 3 RR Rejects Who Can Be MVPs For Their Teams In IPL 2025

3 RR Rejects Who Can Be MVPs For Their Teams In IPL 2025 [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

The IPL 2025 mega auction saw some major departures from the Rajasthan Royals (RR), sending waves of shock among fans and experts. They retained a total of six players at the retention deadline and banked mostly on the youngsters. Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel and Riyal Parag were amongst some notable retentions.

Meanwhile, during the mega auction, RR watched their released players fetch high prices from rival teams. The management never looked interested in signing back a few big names. However, the strategy could backfire as the three rejected candidates mentioned below can become MVPs of their new teams in the IPL 2025 season.

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3. Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal, RR [Source: @IPL/X.com]

Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker in IPL) history and has been a pivotal figure in the tournament since his debut in 2011. Over 160 matches, he has secured 205 wickets at an average of 22.45 and an economy rate of 7.84. Despite being a purple cap winner for RR, he was released and subsequently became one of the most sought-after players. 

The Punjab Kings secured his services for a substantial INR 18 crore, starting from a base price of INR 2 crore. Chahal has been a consistent deceptive bowler in the IPL, and with Punjab, he can continue to extend his dominance and become an MVP for his new team.

2. Trent Boult

Trent Boult, RR [Source: @MSTanwar07/X.com]

Veteran New Zealand seamer Trent Boult once again will wear the colours of Mumbai Indians (MI), this time after fetching the massive INR 12.50 crore at IPL 2025 mega auctions. In three seasons with Rajasthan Royals, Boult had taken 45 wickets, testifying to his ability in delivering consistently both with new ball and at death. 

He previously played a key role in their 2020 title-winning campaign by taking 25 wickets. He then further followed up with 13 wickets in 2021 before switching to Rajasthan Royals in 2022. Boult's impact with the new ball remains unmatched. His pairing with Jasprit Bumrah is met with huge expectations, and hence, the Kiwi has every reason to unleash that MVP-level performance in Mumbai.

1. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler, RR [Source: @Sports_Himanshu]

Jos Buttler, 34, has been a regular for RR since 2018 where he established himself as one of the most prolific run-scorers in the IPL. He has scored 3,582 runs with an average of 38.10 in 107 IPL matches so far and has also struck seven centuries and 19 half-centuries. His exploits include the 2022 Orange Cap victory, where he scored a staggering 862 runs in 17 matches, becoming the first player to win the accolade twice.

During the mega auction, Gujarat Titans bagged the Englishmen for INR 15.75 crore. There was fierce bidding in the auction, with RR and LSG fighting it out before GT emerged successful. Buttler is a seasoned campaigner who has aced batting in Indian conditions. Now for GT, Buttler can wreak havoc with Shubman Gill at the top.

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