The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the upcoming edition of 2019 has started at Jaipur and it will be engrossing to see how each of the teams finally shape up. Here is what Rajasthan Royals (RR) is up to in the auctions.
Rajasthan Royals
Total Players in the squad: 16; Indian 11, Overseas 5
Available Slots: 9; Indian 6, Overseas 3
Purse Remaining: ₹20.95 Crores
Here are the players they bought in the auction:
Jaydev Unadkat
The 27-year-old Saurashtra left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat started with the base price of INR 1.5 crore but Rajasthan bought him for INR 8.40 crore. He has played 18 international cricket match for the Indian cricket team.
Varun Aaron
The 29-year-old Jharkhand right-arm pacer Varun Aaron started with INR 50 lakh, but he was bought by Rajasthan for INR 2.40 crore. He has played 18 international matches for the nation.
Oshane Thomas
The 21-year-old Caribbean right-arm pacer Oshane Thomas had the base price of INR 50 lakh and he was sold for INR 1.10 crore. He has played eight international matches for Windies.
Shashank Singh
The 27-year-old Puducherry all-rounder Shashank Singh was sold for INR 30 lakh, while his base price was INR 20 lakh.
Liam Livingstone
The 25-year-old English all-rounder Liam Livingstone was bought for his base price – INR 50 lakh. He has played two T20Is for England.
Shubham Ranjane
The 24-year-old Mumbai all-rounder Shubham Ranjane was bought for INR 20 lakh – same as his base price.
Manan Vohra
The 25-year-old Punjab opening batsman Manan Vohra was bought for INR 20 lakh – same as his base price.
Ashton Turner
The 25-year-old Australian all-rounder Ashton Turner was bought on his base price – INR 50 lakh. He has played three T20Is for his nation.
Riyan Parag
The 17-year-old Assam all-rounder Riyan Parag was bought for the lowest base price – INR 20 lakh