Rajasthan Royals have retained their skipper Sanju Samson, England's swashbuckling batter Jos Buttler and an uncapped Indian player Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction.

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The IPL 2022 edition is keenly awaited. The upcoming season will see two new teams joining the cash-rich league, in the form of Lucknow and Ahmedabad. Ahead of the next year's IPL season, the mega auction will take place -- most likely in January, 2022 -- as many marquee players will enter the auction pool whereas many youngsters will get a chance to feature in the IPL.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) have reportedly retained their skipper Sanju Samson ahead of the mega auction, scheduled to take place early next year, for the IPL 2022 edition.

RR retain skipper Sanju Samson for whopping price; Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer likely to follow suit: Report

IPL 2021's second and final leg finally commenced on September 19 (Sunday) as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on fourth-ranked Rohit Sharma-less Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

IPL 2021: Sanju Samson reveals the 'challenges' in leading Rajasthan Royals in first-ever season of two halves

England are favourites to win the Twenty20 World Cup despite the absence of pace bowler Jofra Archer and all-rounder Ben Stokes, wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler said.

Jos Buttler says England can win T20 World Cup even without Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes

Jofra Archer's expectations of initiating England's T20 World Cup and Ashes crusades this year have been finished after the rise in his stress fracture in his right elbow.

Cricket: Jofra Archer ruled out of T20 World Cup and Ashes due to an elbow injury

England pacer Jofra Archer has successfully undergone elbow surgery and will now not rush to make his comeback with an eye on the ICC T20 World Cup and the Ashes later in the year.

Cricket: Jofra Archer eyes T20 World Cup and Ashes, says won't 'rush comeback'

Express England speedster Jofra Archer has commenced a period of “intensive rehabilitation” after undergoing elbow surgery. However, Archer will not get to know about a potential comeback date for at least a month.

Cricket: England pacer Jofra Archer commences 'intensive rehabilitation' after elbow surgery

Jofra Archer, who as of late got back to action subsequent to missing the IPL, has been ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand as his elbow injury has re-emerged.

England Cricket Board advises Jofra Archer to undergo elbow surgery: Report

In what comes as a huge blow to England, pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand starting in June. Archer recently returned to action in the County Championship for Sussex against Kent but could manage just five overs in the second innings.

England's Jofra Archer ruled out of Test series against New Zealand

Jofra Archer's elbow injury is back to get him. In the wake of getting back to first-class cricket with Sussex, Jofra Archer could bowl just five overs in the second innings against Kent in the wake of griping a sensitive elbow.

Jofra Archer suffers an elbow injury again as injury woes resurface

Former Australian legend Steve Waugh lauded England pacer Jofra Archer and said that he reminded him of the West Indies great Curtly Ambrose. ALSO READ: Team India to enter bio-bubble on May 19 in Mumbai ahead of England tour While speaking in a podcast, on ‘Road To The Ashes’ podcast, former Aussie skipper felt that Archer will be a ‘trump card’ for the English team as they face Australia in the Ashes later this year.

'Trump card for England’s chances in Australia': Steve Waugh lauds Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer underwent successful surgery on March 31. As per ECB, “A fragment of glass was removed during the operation to his middle finger on his right hand.” after which he completed two weeks of rehabilitation.

Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer ruled out of IPL 2021, confirms ECB

England pacer Jofra Archer has been given the all-clear by his hand Consultant to resume training after his right hand continues to heal following his operation on Monday, March 29.

Jofra Archer set to resume training, no decision on IPL 2021 participation

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to commence on Friday but franchises might have to go ahead with their respective season openers without their full-strength squads.

From Rabada to Archer - Key players set to miss first IPL 2021 match of their teams

England pacer Jofra Archer on Monday underwent successful surgery on his right hand. A fragment of glass was removed from his middle finger on his right hand during the surgery.

England provide injury update on Jofra Archer ahead of IPL 2021

England pacer Jofra Archer will be undergoing surgery on his right hand, ECB said on Saturday. The star pacer was sent back home from the on-going ODI series due to a worsening elbow injury.

Star pacer Jofra Archer to undergo surgery on right hand: ECB

England captain Eoin Morgan on Monday said that the medical team would decide whether express speedster Jofra Archer would return to India to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to start on April 9.

'It all depends on...': Eoin Morgan provides update on Jofra Archer's chances of playing in IPL 2021

England's star pacer Jofra Archer is likely to miss the ODI series against India and half of the Indian Premier League season after skipper Eoin Morgan said the bowler's elbow injury has worsened and needs attention.

English paceman Jofra Archer likely to miss ODI series and IPL due to injury

England skipper Joe Root has confirmed that James Anderson will be rested in the upcoming Test match against India starting Saturday. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 auctions: 292 players, including 164 Indian cricketers shortlisted; check out the complete list Surprisingly, Root also revealed that Dom Bess will be rested for the second match.

IND vs ENG: Bess and Anderson rested as Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Ben Foakes set to feature in second Test

England pacer Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India, scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from February 13. Archer will miss the much-awaited second Test owning to a discomfort in his right elbow.

Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test vs India due to elbow injury

England pacer Jofra Archer talked about the condition of the pitch on Day 5 of the first Test against India in MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. As per the paceman, it was "the worst" he had ever seen.

'Worst surface I've seen': Jofra Archer on Day 5 pitch in first Test against India

Paceman Jofra Archer said Tuesday that "body management" will be crucial during a busy year of cricket for England as he returns after a break for the Test clash in India.

Archer says 'body management' key in busy England calender

England's red-ball captain Joe Root on Thursday confirmed that Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will return to the squad for their Test series against India, starting from February 5, as he said that the duo will give the visitors a "major boost”.

Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes to give England 'huge boost' vs India: England captain Joe Root

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