Rajasthan Royals (RR) has officially announced its IPL 2026 retention list. Fans are reviewing which players have been retained and which have been released as the team prepares for the upcoming auction.
The confirmed lists highlight Rajasthan Royals ’s strategic choices, giving a clear picture of how the franchise is shaping its squad and making key decisions for IPL 2026.
Let’s know RR Retained and Released Players List..
RR Retained Players List
From the names appearing, Rajasthan Royals is focusing on keeping its strongest performers and maintaining a powerful core for IPL 2026.
- Ravindra Jadeja (Trade In)
- Sam Curran
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurel
- Riyan Parag
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Shubham Dubey
- Yudhvir Singh
- Jofra Archer
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
- Kwena Maphaka
These retained names clearly show that Rajasthan Royals wants to continue with top-order firepower, experienced overseas member, and a strong bowling unit. With Sanju Samson leading again, the squad looks balanced and ready for IPL 2026.
RR Released Players List
The released players list for Rajasthan Royals out. The franchise seems ready to make some changes and bring in fresh names during the auction.
- Sanju Samson (Trade Out)
- Nitish Rana (Trade Out)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Akash Madhwal
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Kunal Rathore
- Ashok Sharma
These names show that Rajasthan is reshaping its squad for the upcoming season. With both Indian and overseas member being exit, Rajasthan Royals may target new all-rounders and specialist bowlers in the auction.
The retention show is still going on, and more teams will show their lists soon. Rajasthan Royals fans are watching every update as the franchise continues preparing for IPL 2026.
