RR's IPL 2026 Auction: Royals Eye Spin, Batting Depth After Jadeja, Curran Trades

• Rajasthan Royals traded Sanju Samson for Ravindra Jadeja and acquired Sam Curran and Donovan Ferreira, signaling a strategic shift.
• RR has 9 slots to fill, with only one overseas, and a remaining purse of Rs 16.05 crore for the IPL 2026 auction.
• The primary gap for RR is a wrist-spinner to support Jadeja, with Adam Zampa identified as a top overseas target.
• Sarfaraz Khan is a target for Indian batting depth, and they aim to re-acquire pacer Ashok Sharma.

Why It Matters: RR's IPL 2026 auction strategy is crucial for building a competitive and balanced team.