The 20-year-old, who had provided the team blistering starts at a strike rate of 148.21 across 10 matches last year, was one of the three players retained by the Royals.
Rajasthan Royals on Friday also announced that Paddy Upton has joined the squad as a 'Team Catalyst'.
With failed attempts to clinch a playoff spot since 2019, RR have aimed to form a strong core in IPL 2022 auction.
Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, Evin Lewis and Chris Morris were not retained by Rajasthan Royals.
Hussey also credited the role of Brendon McCullum in changing the fortunes of the side in the second leg of the tournament.
Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance to beat Rajasthan Royals by a massive 86-run margin and take a huge step towards securing their play-off berth in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.
KKR made 171 for four against Rajasthan Royals who in response were shot out for 85 in 16.1 overs.
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With 12 points from 13 matches, KKR are currently sitting at the fourth position in the pecking order, just ahead of defending champions Mumbai Indians on net run-rate.
Ishan Kishan, who had been struggling with form since the resumption of the UAE leg of the tournament, made a fantastic return, as he remained unbeaten on 50 off just 25 deliveries.
Ishan's imposing show helped Mumbai reach the target with 11.4 overs to spare as they kept their playoff hopes alive.
New Zealander Neesham (3/12) and Aussie Coulter-Nile (4/14) snapped seven wickets for only 26 runs in eight overs between them to choke Rajasthan for a meagre 90 for 9.
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Rohit Sharma was spot-on in deciding to bowl first and Neesham (3/12), playing his first game of the UAE leg, took the pace off his deliveries on a Sharjah track where the ball wasn't coming onto the bat.
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