Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 auction strategy explained
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IPL Auction 2026: After smart trading, Rajasthan Royals a few minor fixes away from a balanced squad
Rajasthan Royals enter the IPL Auction 2026 with a calculated strategy after trading Sanju Samson for all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. This move addresses their long-standing structural imbalance,
South Korean gaming major Krafton is evaluating a minority stake in Rajasthan Royals, marking a rare convergence of mobile gaming, mainstream sports, and global capital at a time when multiple IPL franchises are exploring ownership changes.
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Decoding the RR IPL 2026 auction strategy: What the Royals are planning for post-Sanju Samson era
The mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi comes with a tight RR reality: only INR 16.05 cr left, nine slots to fill, and just one overseas spot available. It is less ‘shopping spree’ and more ‘surgical strike - role-perfect and not for flashy headlines.
Former India player Sanjay Bangar has acknowledged that the Rajasthan Royals (RR) might not be able to bat Sam Curran at No.
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"I've Done Things Right": Rajasthan Royals Star On Captaincy Rumours After Sanju Samson's Exit
Rajasthan Royals (RR) traded Sanju Samson to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before the IPL retention deadline last month.
The Rajasthan Royals, primarily owned by Emerging Media with a 65% stake, along with RedBird Capital and other investors, are reportedly seeking strategic minority backers. The intention here is to create synergies between cricket and gaming without relinquishing control of the franchise.
Rajasthan Royals could have a big change in their squad for IPL 2026. Sanju Samson is reportedly on his way out of Rajasthan Royals. Here, we predict complete changes in Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026.
The inaugural champions endured a forgettable 2025 season with Dravid at the helm, finishing ninth with just four wins
With Sanju Samson traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Rajasthan Royals have a leadership void ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The Rajasthan Royals captaincy race is intensely contested, with several high-profile and emerging names - Riyan Parag,
Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma, who is now the leading wicket-taker with 16 wickets from five matches in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, identifies himself as a hard-length bowler. That’s one big takeaway from his conversations with Pat Cummins at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp in IPL 2022.
The Sri Lankan was in charge of the team from 2021 to 2024, they played the final in 2022 and reached the playoffs in 2024
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Ex-Rajasthan Royals spinner Keshav Maharaj named captain of Pretoria Capitals ahead of SA20 season 4
Veteran South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj has been appointed as the captain of Pretoria Capitals for the upcoming season of SA20, the franchise announced on Friday, December 12. The 35-year-old Maharaj,