Bengaluru, Feb 10: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson says the upcoming IPL auction is extremely important for them since they want to build a base for the next 5-6 years by picking the right players.
The Royals, who won the inaugural edition of the league, head into the auction on Saturday with Rs 62 crores in their purse.
The former champions have retained three players – Samson, big-hitting England wicketkeeper batter Jos Buttler and young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
“This auction is really important because we know we could very well be preparing our base for the next 5-6 years,” Samson was quoted as saying in a media release.
“So, we’ve made sure to track everyone and give the opportunity to as many players as possible during the trials.
“Our goal is to now target the ones we think align with our vision, can embrace our values, and help our team get back to the top,” Samson added.
The IPL mega auction is scheduled to be held on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru in what promises to be an action-packed two days. (PTI)
