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Rahul Dravid says 'Sanju Samson played big role' in releasing Chahal, Buttler, Ashwin from Rajasthan Royals squad

Rahul Dravid stressed on Sanju Samson's role in the decision-making process for RR's retentions ahead of IPL 2025 auction.

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The Rajasthan Royals (RR) announced their roster of retained players ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction on Thursday, assembling a core group that promises both experience and explosive talent. Leading this squad is captain Sanju Samson, who returns for his 11th season with the Jaipur-based franchise and continues his role as a key player and influential leader

His batting prowess has been evident throughout his tenure, amassing 1,835 runs in 60 innings at a powerful strike rate of 147.59. Known for his clutch performances, Samson’s leadership has twice led the Royals to the playoffs over the past four seasons, including a memorable runner-up finish in 2022. Retained at ₹18 crores, he remains an essential figure for RR's future prospects.

Supporting Samson are explosive top-order batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, all-rounder Riyan Parag, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and experienced medium pacer Sandeep Sharma. However, there were some significant omissions from the retention list, including two of India's star spinners – Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin.

Chahal had been one of RR's top performers since joining the side three years ago, and formed a strong duo with Ashwin. Additionally, Jos Buttler, who smashed two centuries for the side in the 2024 edition, was also released by the franchise, which surprised many. 

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