Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2024: Nine players released, strategic trades, and Joe Root’s opt-out

In preparation for the IPL Mini Auction 2024, Rajasthan Royals have released nine players from their squad. The released players include Joe Root, Abdul Basith, Jason Holder, Akash Vashisht, Kuldip Yadav, Obed McCoy, M Ashwin, KC Cariappa, and KM Asif. The team is gearing up for strategic moves in the auction as they aim to strengthen their lineup for the upcoming season.

Rajasthan Royals have traded out Devdutt Padikkal and, in return, acquired Avesh Khan from Lucknow Supergiants. This strategic player exchange is part of the team’s efforts to bolster their squad for the upcoming tournament.

English player Joe Root has voluntarily opted out of the 2024 IPL season. This decision adds an additional work to the Rajasthan Royals’ strategy as they navigate the squad restructuring ahead of the season.