IPL 2025: 5 Capped and 1 uncapped player RR might retain ahead of the mega-auction

4. Jos Buttler

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is likely to be Rajasthan’s fourth retention. He has been part of the set-up for seven years and was even considered for captaincy at a stage. He has been one of the best performers for Rajasthan in recent times and is someone who can completely change the complexion of the game at any point. Finding a premium opener might prove to be difficult in the auction, which is why, it’s very likely that RR might retain him. 

Notably, the 33-year-old has so far represented Rajasthan in 83 matches and scored 3055 runs. During this time, he has scored seven centuries in the cash-rich league, including four in the 2022 edition, in which Rajasthan also qualified for the finals, but unfortunately lost to Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Meanwhile, the trio of Jaiswal, Buttler and Samson have been their biggest asset in the last few seasons and now with the possibility of six retentions, the team management is unlikely to break them apart. The wicketkeeper-batter’s form is a matter of concern and on top of that, he isn’t getting any younger, but the England ace can still wreak havoc and single-handedly win Rajasthan matches.