Mohammad Kaif is among eight players dropped by the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the Indian Premier League. Kaif, along with Paras Dogra, Anup Revandkar, Srideep Mangela, Ashraf Makda, Azhar Malik and Dinesh Salunkhe - who won a reality cricket show before being signed by the Royals, would be sent back.

Manoj Badale, the Rajasthan Royals chairman and co-owner, said in a statement that it wasn't feasible for the franchise to keep their entire squad in South Africa which would have added to their expenses. He also said th players would remain a part of their squad.