Rajasthan Royals, who won the first IPL under legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne, have always shown immense love for Australian players, with many big names from Shaun Tait to Shane Watson to Steve Smith having played for RR and done extremely well. However, in the last season, no Australian player was in the squad, as Adam Zampa was slated to play for Rajasthan Royals but withdrew.
There is anticipation that in IPL 2025, we may see Australian players wearing the Rajasthan Royals jersey again. See three big names RR could bid for in the IPL 2025 mega auction
Australians RR should target in IPL 2025
Steve Smith
Smith, who has previously played for and captained the Rajasthan Royals, is available for the IPL 2025 auction. There is a strong possibility that the Royals will look to get him. Top order batter has played a total of 50 games for RR, scoring 1,070 runs, and surely not unknown name in the league. With many changes expected in this big auction, all teams will be looking to strengthen their batting line-ups. Given RR’s struggles in the final stages of last season, getting an experienced player like Smith could be a priority for their management.
Glenn Maxwell
Could we see Glenn Maxwell in Rajasthan Royals colors? There are big chances that Royal Challengers Bengaluru will not retain him, especially since he recently unfollowed the team. Last season was not particularly impressive for him as well, he scored just 52 runs in 10 matches and did not excel with the ball either. Given this context, it seems unlikely that he will return to the RCB camp.
On the other hand, the Royals are in need of all-rounders. They currently have players like Riyan Parag, Tanush Kotian, and Ravichandran Ashwin, although Ashwin’s retention chances are also uncertain. In this scenario, Maxwell could emerge as a favorite for the Rajasthan franchise. If he goes under the hammer in the auction, he might be picked by RR.
Mitchell Starc
The last name, but possibly the biggest, is Mitchell Starc. If Kolkata Knight Riders release him, Rajasthan Royals could pursue this superstar Australian bowler. Starc had a decent performance last season, particularly during crucial knockout games when the stakes were high. He was also the most expensive buy of the season, with KKR purchasing him for ₹24.75 crore. However, will the IPL 2020-2024 champions retain him? If not, which team might be expected to pursue him?
Looking specifically at Rajasthan Royals, they have established names like Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult in their bowling lineup. These are experienced bowlers, but they need to add more seasoned pacers to their squad. If Starc joins the team, he could work wonders with the ball. Although he may not see the same hefty price as last season due to the mega auction, but RR might consider him to strengthen their bowling lineup.
