Royals Roar Back? Full RR Squad, Retained Players & Predicted Lineup for IPL 2024!

Halla Bol! The first IPL champions, the Rajasthan Royals, are aiming for a sensational comeback in the upcoming season 17. Having reached the IPL Finals in a thrilling run last year, their only hurdle was the Gujarat Titans. With five playoff appearances and two grand finals under their belt, the Royals are a force to be reckoned with.

This year, their squad looks formidable in every way, so their playoff qualification is hardly a question mark. Let’s take a closer look at the RR Squad 2024, a potential Playing XI, their retained players, and the team’s key strengths.

RR SQUAD 2024

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, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger.

RR INJURED PLAYERS

There have been no reports of player injuries so far. We will update you if anything changes.

RR RETAINED PLAYERS

• Sanju Samson
• 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

RR NEWCOMERS

• Rovman Powell
• Shubham Dubey,
• Tom Kohler-Cadmore
• Abid Mushtaq
• Nandre Burger

RR PROBABLE PLAYING XI

1. Jos Buttler,
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Sanju Samson (c & wk)
4. Dhruv Jurel
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Riyan Parag
7. Rovman Powell
8. Ravichandran Ashwin
9. Trent Boult
10. Kuldeep Sen
11. Yuzvendra Chahal

RR 2024 TEAM KEY POINTS

• The top order boasts powerhouses like Buttler, Hetmyer, and Powell, complemented by the young guns Jaiswal and Dubey.
• Ashwin and Chahal form a world-class spin duo, while Mushtaq offers another left-arm option.
• Boult, Sen, Saini, and Krishna provide a potent mix of swing, pace, and death-over expertise.
• Sanju Samson’s leadership and wicket-keeping prowess are invaluable assets.
• Avesh Khan’s addition bolsters the bowling attack and adds crucial experience.

RR 2024 CHALLENGES

• Replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal’s opening partner effectively after the departure of Devdutt Padikkal.
• Integrating new players seamlessly into the existing team dynamic.
• Ensuring consistent performance throughout the long season, particularly in crunch situations.