India, March 13 -- Rajasthan Royals arguably raised eyebrows the most due to the kind of names that they let go of before the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Among those they sent to the auction block were Jos Buttler, Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal, three names who have been integral to RR's relative period of consistent success in the last three years. But there are a couple of big names returning for them in the form of Rahul Dravid, as head coach, and fast bowler Jofra Archer. Dravid was still captain when their current skipper Sanju Samson made his debut for RR, remember.

RR have made a reputation for possessing some of the most potent bowling attacks in the league every season. On paper, that remains the case this seaso...