As the cricketing world anticipates the IPL 2024 auction, Rajasthan Royals (RR) find themselves in a position of strategic importance. The franchise, which clinched the inaugural IPL title in 2008, has faced challenges in recent seasons. With a desire to reclaim their winning form, RR aims to make shrewd acquisitions in the auction on December 19. This article explores five players the Rajasthan Royals should consider targeting to bolster their squad for the upcoming season.
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Here, we explore five players that Rajasthan Royals should consider targeting in the IPL 2024 auction:
1. Harry Brook
– Base Price: INR 2 Crore
– Previous Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
In the IPL Auction 2023, Harry Brook joined Sunrisers Hyderabad but faced a subpar season, scoring 190 runs in 11 matches. Despite a century against Kolkata Knight Riders, the batting order reshuffle affected his overall impact. Released by SRH, Brook could be a valuable addition to RR’s middle order, offering power-hitting skills and exceptional fielding prowess.
2. Jimmy Neesham
– Base Price: INR 1.5 Crore
– Previous Teams: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), Mumbai Indians (MI), Rajasthan Royals (RR)
New Zealand’s Jimmy Neesham has had a varied IPL journey, playing for KXIP and MI before joining RR in 2022. Despite not featuring in 2022, his potential contributions with both bat and ball in the lower middle order make him a candidate for RR’s consideration in the upcoming auction.
3. Daryl Mitchell
– Base Price: INR 1 Crore
– Previous Team: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Daryl Mitchell, acquired by RR in 2022, played only two matches, scoring a combined total of 33 runs. Despite going unsold in IPL 2023, Mitchell gained prominence in the ODI World Cup 2023. RR could capitalize on his recent success, bringing in this New Zealand all-rounder to bolster their squad.
4. Umesh Yadav
– Base Price: INR 2 Crore
– Previous Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Having had a successful season with KKR in 2022, Umesh Yadav took 16 wickets in 12 matches. Although IPL 2023 didn’t match the same success, RR might consider leveraging Yadav’s new ball expertise to secure crucial breakthroughs in matches, adding experience to their pace attack.
5. Karun Nair
– Base Price: INR 50 Lakh
– Previous Team: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Released by RR in 2022, Karun Nair, India’s second Test triple centurion, showcased brilliant form in the recent Maharaja KSCA T20 Trophy, scoring a century in the semi-final. With experience in both the middle and top order, his recent good form makes him an attractive option for RR in the IPL 2024 auction.