Jaipur, April 27 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) are still technically in the playoff race, but with 14 points unlikely to be enough in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, bowling coach Shane Bond hopes the team can use their remaining five matches to build a strong foundation for next season, as per ESPNcricinfo.

"We're probably out of the tournament, but that doesn't mean there's not a lot to play for," Bond said before their match against Gujarat Titans, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

"We want to make sure we finish the season strong and continue playing well," he added.

"Also, for individuals, there's a lot to play for. For next season, wanting to stay with the franchise, there's always that up. For me it's been really disappointing. I th...