IPL 2027 auction: 3 Rajasthan Royals players who might not be retained
Rajasthan Royals reached the IPL 2026 playoffs but face tough retention calls ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.
1. Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer was retained by Rajasthan Royals at INR 11 crore ahead of IPL 2026. The West Indies left-handed batter is known for his ability to accelerate in the death overs and clear the boundary against both pace and spin. However, his IPL 2026 returns were a concern: Hetmyer managed just 78 runs across 7 innings at a strike rate of 113.04, which is well below what is expected from a finisher at that price point.
At INR 11 crore, his output made it difficult to justify the expenditure when Rajasthan also needs to invest in building around Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Releasing Hetmyer ahead of the IPL 2027 auction could allow the franchise to explore fresh middle-order options and distribute its purse more effectively.
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