Rajasthan Royals will be back after serving a 2 year ban.
Franchises are getting ready for the mega-auction of IPL 2018. But before going into the auction, they will have to submit the names of retained players.
Rajasthan Royals, who are now back after serving a 2-year ban sought help from their fans to shortlist players worth retaining for the upcoming season. They conducted a poll of few selected players and asked fans to express their opinion on them; whether they should be retained or not?
From among their players who played for RPS and GL, they get to pick from the likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith, James Faulkner, Dhawal Kulkarni and Rajat Bhatia for either retention or get them through Right to Match (RTM) policy.
Out of 2 thousand votes, 85% of voters were in favor of retaining Australian skipper Steve Smith.
Other than Smith, Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane and Aussie all-rounder James Faulkner was retained by the fans. On the other hand, veteran cricketers Rajat Bhatia and pacer Dhawal Kulkarni couldn't make the cut; with 37 and 43 percent of votes in their favor, respectively.
Here are the polls:
He's the captain of Australian Cricket Team at 28 and one of the best batsmen in the world. STEVE SMITH is the first of 5 players available for retention.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 16, 2017
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One of India's most prolific scorers to have established himself in all formats of the game, @ajinkyarahane88 is known to prove pundits wrong regularly, just like the Royals.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 17, 2017
What do you think we should do?#IPL2018 #TheReturnOfTheRoyals #HallaBol #RoyalRetention
We need more of your advice, Royals!
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 16, 2017
With more than 15 years playing domestic cricket, RAJAT BHATIA is a veteran of Indian conditions.
He's played for TN Team, Delhi Team, DD, KKR and RPSG.
What do you think we should do?#IPL2018 #TheReturnOfTheRoyals #HallaBol #RoyalRetention
Love the guidance you're giving us!
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 16, 2017
Leading seam bowler in the domestic circuit, 29-yr-old @dhawal_kulkarni has been a part of the MI, RR & GL.
A great all-rounder who matches accuracy & new-ball swing.
What should we do?#IPL2018 #TheReturnOfTheRoyals #HallaBol #RoyalRetention
Man of the Match in Australia's World Cup Final win against NZ in 2015, @JamesFaulkner44, is a truly intelligent bowler in the T20 format.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 17, 2017
What do you think we should do?#IPL2018 #TheReturnOfTheRoyals #HallaBol #RoyalRetention