Rajasthan Royals prepare for IPL 2025 mega auction with INR 41 crore budget

The Rajasthan Royals have a budget of INR 41 crore for the IPL 2025 mega auction. They have retained key players including Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag, while adding Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma to their squad. The auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking the second time the event occurs outside India. A total of 577 players will be available, with teams aiming to fill 204 slots, including 70 for overseas players. Other teams have larger budgets, with Kolkata Knight Riders leading at INR 110.5 crore. The Royals will look to strengthen their team while maintaining their core group from the previous season.