After a disastrous 2025 with SRH, Shami gets a lifeline at LSG. Familiar conditions and backing from the management give him the perfect chance to bounce back as India’s top pacer.
RR surprisingly retained Archer despite his record 0/76 spell. This signals full fitness and trust. If he fires, Archer could turn from “liability” to Purple Cap contender.
Released by DC, Shaw enters the auction after smashing a Ranji double ton. No pressure, red-hot form, and a second chance - he’s a high-reward pick waiting to explode.
Traded to CSK, Samson enters a stable ecosystem under Fleming. With no RR burden, this is his best chance to break the “inconsistent” label and rise as a true IPL superstar.
Jadeja returns to RR after 14 years. A pay cut but a new purpose - he joins as a leader expected to guide RR’s young core while reigniting his own spark.
Bought for ₹27 Cr but underwhelming in 2025, Pant is retained again. With more captaincy experience and a revamped squad, 2026 is his moment to justify the massive investment.