IPL 2025: Will Butler's card be cut from Rajasthan Royals, will these players remain retained?
The date of IPL 2025 mega auction has not been announced yet. All the teams are currently preparing for the mega auction. Teams are discussing the names of their retained players. According to reports, all the teams will have to submit the list of retained players by October 31. Rajasthan Royals, winners of the first season, are also planning their list of retained players. Meanwhile, news has come that Rajasthan Royals may retain their top 3 players this season.
Rajasthan Royals can retain these players
Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal have performed brilliantly for Rajasthan Royals in the last few seasons. Both these players have been performing well for the team continuously for the last two seasons. With this, the team can retain Riyan Parag at number three. Parag impressed everyone with his performance in IPL 2024. He scored more than 500 runs in the season. In such a situation, they can also maintain it. After retaining these three players, the core of the team will be strengthened.
Big update on Jos Buttler
After joining Rajasthan Royals, Jos Buttler has become an important part of the team. He has scored the most runs for the team in many seasons. Apart from this, he is considered one of the most dangerous batsmen in T20 cricket. He has single-handedly led the team to victory many times. In such a situation, Rajasthan Royals would not want to lose him.
If reports are to be believed, there is a dispute going on between the team management and Butler. Now Jos Buttler will have to take the final decision. If Rajasthan Royals team does not retain him then they can also buy him in the auction using RTM.