Rajasthan Royals always in limelight due to big
money buy in auctions. They are winner of first Indian Premiere League but ever
since they did not get right combination in all other seasons. There were lot
of changes in players, coaching staff, captain in last 12 years. Non
performance of players purchased by Rajasthan Royals with big money was another
problem during last 12 years. This year also, it is the same. Sanju Samson is
not willing to be part of Rajasthan Royals anymore and if rumours are to be
believed, there is no success in internal talks. If Sanju Samson will not be
part of Rajasthan Royals, they will have lot of issues related to retention
players and captainship.
During last two seasons of Indian Premiere
League, another problem was availability of key players for the season. During
last Indian Premiere League season, non-availability of England cricketers
affected Rajasthan Royals much more as they have lot of England players like
Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer.
If Jos Buttler will be available for this season,
one cannot not confirm that he will be available for next season of Indian
Premiere League. He is great player, wicket keeper and best batsman for T20 format.
However, it is good to retain him as a player now and not as a captain. Decision
of captain can be taken after mega auction in 2022.
Retention of players will cost lot of money and
that will reduce purse in mega auction. So as per my understanding, Jos Buttler
and Liam Livingstone are best pick for retention. Ben Stokes and Chris Morris
are inconsistent through out Indian Premier League during Rajasthan Royals
tenure even if picked at higher price. Liam Livingstone has very good recent
performances in shorter formats of the game like T20 and T10 make him best pick
for Rajasthan Royals. He is all-rounder and helpful in 4 to 6 number.
Rajasthan Royals has always problem for finishers
and slot 4 to 6. Rahul Tewatia has very good knocks in Indian Premiere League
and he is all-rounder who can bat at 5 to 7 numbers.
They will not retain any other player apart from
three players and will select their team at mega auction.
Possible Retention – Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone,
Rahul Tewatia.
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