This year, the IPL is set to differ significantly from previous seasons. The Indian Cricket Board(BCCI) has applied several strict rules and regulations regarding player retention to enhance the tournament’s intensity and competitiveness, similar to the European football leagues. The countdown to the auction has already begun, as all franchises released their retention lists yesterday. The countdown to the auction has already begun, as all franchises released their retention lists yesterday. Fans were surprised yesterday as major names like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Faf du Plessis, and more were released by their franchises into the auction pool. Notably, the omission of star opener Jos Buttler from the Rajasthan Royals (RR) retention list has raised eyebrows, suggesting that the upcoming auction will feature fierce competition for his services.
Reports indicate that Rajasthan Royals have opted not to retain Jos Buttler due to his recurring injuries during international matches. While Buttler possesses impressive batting technique, his inconsistency in the shortest format has raised concerns about his effectiveness. His absence from the squad is surprising, given his key role in RR’s batting lineup. If Buttler enters the auction, he’s sure to draw strong interest from teams looking for a top-quality opener. His absence from the squad is surprising, given his key role in RR’s batting lineup. If Buttler enters the auction, he’s sure to draw strong attention from teams who are looking for a top-quality opener. If Buttler is going to the auction, teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are likely to compete fiercely to secure this top-tier opener. All three franchises are on the lookout for an explosive opener capable of delivering impactful innings. Given Buttler’s track record, a bidding war seems inevitable, potentially leading to record earnings for the English batter.
Since joining the IPL in 2016, Jos Buttler has played 107 matches, amassing 3,582 runs with an impressive strike rate. Over the past three years with Rajasthan Royals, he has scored 1,618 runs in just 42 matches, including six centuries. If he plays in next year’s IPL, Buttler will have the chance to surpass Virat Kohli’s record of seven centuries in IPL history. Fans across social media are eagerly speculating that Jos Buttler could join RCB, forming a thrilling opening pair with Virat Kohli. It will be interesting to see which team ultimately secures Buttler at the auction, with excitement building over where this star opener will land.