India, Dec. 16 -- Rajasthan Royals went big for India spinner Ravi Bishnoi at the IPL 2026 mini auction. RR, who backed out of the Cameron Green bidding war, purchased Bishnoi for INR 7.2 crore from his base price of INR 2 crore. Bishnoi could be the perfect addition for RR if his partnership with Ravindra Jadeja works out.

RR entered the mini auction with an INR 16.05 crore purse, so they spent nearly half of their money on Bishnoi. RR also roped in former MI player Vignesh Puthur for INR 30 Lakhs and Yash Raj Punia for INR 30 Lakhs.

Speaking on his move, Bishnoi said, "Playing for Rajasthan Royals will feel like playing at home. I started my cricket journey as a net bowler at RR, and now representing a team that carries the name of my...