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RR IPL 2026 retention list: All retained, released players, updated purse ahead of mini auction



Rajasthan Royals retained and released players [Source: @iplt20.com]Rajasthan Royals retained and released players [Source: @iplt20.com]

Rajasthan Royals have announced their squad retention list ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction, locking in a strong core for the new season. The franchise has backed its young Indian talent and all-rounder firepower while also welcoming two major additions in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. With several notable exits too, RR are clearly shaping their squad for a fresh direction.

RR retained players for IPL 2026 

RR have retained a solid mix of proven performers and rising stars with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer leading the batting group. The pace unit stays strong with Archer, Deshpande, Burger and Sandeep Sharma while Jadeja, Curran and Donovan Ferreira add all-round depth. 

Name
Role
Price
Yashasvi JaiswalBatterINR 18 crore
Riyan ParagAll-RounderINR 14 crore
Dhruv JurelBatter/Wicket-keeperINR 14 crore
Vaibhav SuryavanshiBatter
INR 1.1 crore
Shimron HetmyerBatterINR 11 crore
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Batter/Wicket-keeperINR 30 lakh
Shubham DubeyBatterINR 30 lakh
Jofra ArcherBowlerINR 12.50 crore
Sandeep SharmaBowlerINR 4 crore
Nandre BurgerBowlerINR 3.5 crore
Tushar DeshpandeBowlerINR 6.5 crore
Kwena MaphakaBowlerINR 1.5 crore
Yudhvir SinghBowlerINR 35 lakh
Ravindra JadejaAll-RounderINR 14 crore
Sam CurranAll-RounderINR 2.6 crore
Donovan FerreiraAll-RounderINR 1 crore

RR released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction 

Sanju Samson (traded to CSK), Nitish Rana (traded to DC), Kunal Singh Rathore, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashok Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi

RR remaining purse and slots 

Rajasthan Royals enter the IPL 2026 mini auction with INR 16.05 crore left in their purse, which gives them enough flexibility to target impactful signings. They have nine slots available, including one overseas, allowing them to plug specific gaps in their lineup.