Ravi Bishnoi Returns Home to Rajasthan Royals in INR 7.2 Crore Auction Deal
Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured the services of leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for INR 7.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, marking a successful homecoming for the player who started his career as a net bowler for the franchise. The acquisition was praised by former India cricketer Irfan Pathan, who called it a "very good buy" for the Royals.
Bishnoi, who was released by Lucknow Super Giants, returns to his home state team, where his low-trajectory bowling is expected to thrive on the low-bounce pitches of Jaipur. Pathan highlighted that Bishnoi's local knowledge and skill set will provide a significant upgrade to RR's spin department, forming a potent partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, who was recently traded to the Royals.
This move strengthens RR's bowling attack considerably as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing previous season, leveraging Bishnoi's proven ability to take wickets and maintain control in the middle overs.
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“Look, Ravi Bishnoi started his career as a net bowler and then progressed further, but now he has come full circle and returned home. He knows these conditions very well. He used to be a net bowler for Rajasthan. They have bought him for around ₹7 crore [INR 7.2 crore], which is a very good buy.”
Irfan Pathan, Former Indian cricketer
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| Select | Rank | Player | Team | Value |
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| #1 | Rajasthan Royals | 19 wickets | ||
#2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 12 wickets | ||
#3 | Punjab Kings | 12 wickets | ||
| #4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 7 wickets | ||
| #5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 7 wickets |
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“Look, Ravi Bishnoi started his career as a net bowler and then progressed further, but now he has come full circle and returned home. He knows these conditions very well. He used to be a net bowler for Rajasthan. They have bought him for around ₹7 crore [INR 7.2 crore], which is a very good buy.”
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