IPL 2018 auction's most expensive Indian player Jaydev Unadkat, who was bought for ₹11.5 crore by Rajasthan Royals, has been released by the team ahead of the IPL 2019 auction. The 27-year-old left-arm fast bowler took 11 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 44.18 last season. Rajasthan Royals have retained Steve Smith, who was banned from 2018 IPL.