Rajasthan Royals Squad 2025



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Rajasthan Royals, established in 2008 as a pioneering franchise of the Indian Premier League, hails from Jaipur, Rajasthan. Helmed by Indian businessman Manoj Badale, the team clinched the inaugural IPL championship in 2008 under the astute leadership of Shane Warne.

Renowned for their cohesive teamwork and knack for grooming budding talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. 

Despite weathering controversies, notably involving former co-owner Raj Kundra in the 2013 IPL betting scandal, the franchise remains steadfast in its commitment to the sport. Let’s delve into the RR squad.

Rajasthan Royals Squad 2025

No.
Player
Price
Type
Role
1Sanju Samson₹18 croreIndian (capped)
Batter/Wicketkeeper
2Yashasvi Jaiswal₹18 croreIndian (capped)Batter
3Riyan Parag₹14 croreIndian (capped)Batter
4Dhruv Jurel₹14 croreIndian (capped)
Batter/Wicketkeeper
5Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies)₹11 croreOverseas (capped)Batter
6Sandeep Sharma₹4 croreIndian (uncapped)Bowler
7Jofra Archer (England)₹12.50 croreOverseas (capped)Bowler
8Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka)₹4.40 croreOverseas (capped)Bowler
9Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)₹5.25 croreOverseas (capped)Bowler
10Akash Madhwal₹1.20 croreIndian (uncapped)Bowler
11Kumar Kartikeya Singh₹30 lakhIndian (uncapped)Bowler
12Nitish Rana₹4.20 croreIndian (capped)All-rounder
13Tushar Deshpande₹6.50 croreIndian (capped)Bowler
14Shubham Dubey₹80 lakhIndian (uncapped)Batter
15Yudhvir Charak₹35 lakhIndian (uncapped)All-rounder
16Fazalhaq Farooqi₹2 croreOverseas (capped)Bowler
17Vaibhav Suryavanshi₹1.1 croreIndian (uncapped)Batter
18Kwena Maphaka (South Africa)₹75 lakhOverseas (capped)Bowler
19Ashok Sharma₹30 lakhIndian (uncapped)Bowler
20Kunal Singh Rathore₹30 lakhIndian (uncapped)Batter

RR Retained Players 2025

PlayerRoleRetention Price
Sanju SamsonBatter/Wicketkeeper₹18 Cr
Yashasvi JaiswalBatter₹18 Cr
Riyan ParagAll-Rounder₹14 Cr
Dhruv JurelBatter/Wicketkeeper₹14 Cr
Shimron HetmyerBatter₹11 Cr
Sandeep Sharma (Uncapped)Bowler₹4 Cr

RR Coach 2025

Rahul Dravid, the former Indian coach has been named as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals for the 2025 season. Former Sri Lanka cricketer, Kumar Sangakkara served as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals (RR). 

Initially joining the RR management as the Director of Cricket Operations in 2021, Sangakkara assumed the additional role of head coach following Andrew McDonald's departure ahead of IPL 2021.

Under his guidance, the Royals reached the final of IPL 2022, ultimately securing the runners-up position. This achievement marked their first appearance in an IPL final since their victorious campaign in 2008.

FAQs: Rajasthan Royals Player List

Question: Who is the 13-year-old boy in the Rajasthan Royals team?

Answer: Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest-ever player to be bought in the history of the IPL auction. The 14-year-old boy made his IPL debut for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Question:  Who will RR buy in 2025?

Answer: Rajasthan Royals bought many players in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Some of the many notable players are Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Jofra Archer, and Maheesh Theekshana.

Question: Is Shilpa Shetty the owner of RR?

Answer: No, Shilpa Shetty is not the owner of the Rajasthan Royals anymore. Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, previously owned an 11.7% stake of RR. However, they sought to sell their shares after Raj Kundra was summoned in the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal.

Question: Who is the CEO of RR?

Answer: On July 1, 2021, Jake Lush McCrum was promoted to the position of CEO after serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Rajasthan Royals.