Rajasthan Royals, the 2008 IPL champions, have opted for continuity in their squad for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. With a purse of Rs 14.5 crore and eight slots to fill, the team, led by Sanju Samson, strategically approached the auction.
In the IPL 2024 Auction, the team’s first move was securing West Indies batter and T20I skipper Rovman Powell. Initially listed in Set 1 with a base price of INR 1 Crore, Powell became the subject of a bidding war with Kolkata Knight Riders. Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, acquiring Powell for INR 7.40 Crore.
Continuing their smart acquisitions, the Royals added Vidarbha batter Shubham Dubey to their roster. Despite Dubey’s base price being a modest Rs 20 lakhs, a bidding duel with Delhi Capitals unfolded. The Royals persisted and secured Dubey for Rs 5.8 crore, recognizing his significant impact in domestic cricket.
The team also welcomed English cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore, representing Somerset, into their ranks. Kohler-Cadmore, a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-spin bowler, was secured for Rs 40 lakh.
Here’s a list of players bought by RR for IPL 2024:
- Rovman Powell (West Indies)- Rs 7.4 Crore
- Shubham Dubey (India) – Rs 5.80 Crore
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore (England)- Rs 40 Lakh
- Abid Mushtaq (India)- Rs 20 Lakh
- Nandre Burger (South Africa)- Rs 50 Lakh
Players retained by RR ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction:
Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan (traded from LSG).
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The 2008 IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals, have decided to maintain continuity in their squad for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. With a budget of Rs 14.5 crore and eight spots to fill, the team strategically approached the auction.
In the IPL 2024 Auction, their first move was securing West Indies batter and T20I skipper Rovman Powell. Despite facing competition from Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, acquiring Powell for INR 7.40 Crore.
Continuing their smart acquisitions, the Royals added Vidarbha batter Shubham Dubey to their roster. Despite Dubey’s modest base price of Rs 20 lakhs, a bidding duel with Delhi Capitals unfolded. However, the Royals persisted and secured Dubey for Rs 5.8 crore, recognizing his significant impact in domestic cricket.
The team also welcomed English cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore, representing Somerset, into their ranks. Kohler-Cadmore, a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-spin bowler, was secured for Rs 40 lakh.
In addition to these new signings, Rajasthan Royals retained several players ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction, including Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, among others.
Overall, Rajasthan Royals have made strategic purchases and retained key players in preparation for the IPL 2024 season.
