List of retained players from IPL 2025: Cricket and Indian Premier League (IPL) fans will get a double dose of happiness today (October 31). The first is that today is the festival of Diwali. Secondly, all 10 IPL franchises must release the list of their retained players.
Let us tell you that a mega auction will be held before the IPL 2025 season. This auction could take place in late November or early December this year. But before that, the 10 franchises must present the list of retained players. Its last date is today (October 31).
Suspense over Shami and KL Rahul
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently issued new rules regarding retention. According to this, a franchise can only retain a maximum of 6 players. If a team retains less than 6 players, then in that case the franchise will have the opportunity to use the Right to Match card during the auction.
Speculation began even before the official list of retained players was revealed. If reports are to be believed, Gujarat Titans (GT) may release Mohammed Shami. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul may join the auction pool. Let us know which players can retain the 10 franchises…
Mumbai team will retain these 4 players
Five-time champion Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise can retain captain Hardik Pandya, former captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. Its possibility is quite high. Apart from these, the wicketkeeper can use the right to match batsmen Ishan Kishan and Tilak Verma.
Suspense over Dhoni playing in the Chennai team
Under Dhoni’s captaincy, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) also won the title five times. This team is full of star players. In such a situation, the CSK franchise can retain captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, former captain Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dubey/Rachin Ravindra and Mathisha Pathirana.
As per the new BCCI rules, a player who has not played international cricket for 5 years will be considered uncapped. In such a situation, Dhoni can stay in the team as an uncapped player. However, Dhoni is yet to clarify whether he will play in the IPL or not. Any decision will be taken only after Mahi’s statement.
What will happen to three-time champions Kolkata?
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won the title 3 times. This time you may face headaches while preparing the retention list. The biggest thing that is coming to light is that the KKR team can release their captain Shreyas Iyer. While this KKR team can retain Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh and Mitchell Starc. While Harshit Rana can remain a player without limits.
Hyderabad team will keep Klaasen and Cummins
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team can retain captain Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma this time. Klaasen can be given Rs 23 million, Cummins can be given Rs 28 million and Abhishek can be given Rs 14 million. While the Right to Match card can be used for Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Kohli’s Bengaluru team will be completely new
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise seems to be in the mood to create a completely new team this time. This team, which has failed to win the title so far, can retain former captain Virat Kohli, Mohammad Siraj and Glenn Maxwell. The rest of the team, including captain Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, Tom Curran, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal, could be released.
Rajasthan franchise will also have to fight
Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise may have to fight hard to prepare the retained list this time. Captain Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Ryan Parag can be retained. Along with Yuzvendra Chahal, Jurel or Parag can retire via Right to Match. Avesh Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult and Rovman Powell may be free.
Gujarat franchise to retain Shami-Gil
Gujarat Titans (GT) can retain their captain Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami. The Gujarat team had won their first title i.e. 2022 season. Umesh Yadav, Kane Williamson, Wriddhiman Saha, Noor Mohammad and David Miller may be released. While Sai Sudarshan and Rahul Tewatia can claim the right to equalize.
Delhi team to play under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant
Delhi Capitals (DC) can retain their three star players Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav and Akshar Patel. In such a situation, it is clear that this team can come back under Pant’s captaincy. Young Australian batsman Jake-Fraser McGurk may also be among the foreign players in the retained list of the Delhi franchise.
Will Lucknow team eliminate KL Rahul?
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) may also drop their captain KL Rahul. There is suspense regarding him. This franchise can make Nicholas Pooran the captain. This way, apart from Nicholas Puran, the Lucknow franchise can retain Ravi Bishnoi and Mayank Yadav. While vice-captain Krunal Pandya and Ayush Badoni are also in the retained list.
Punjab Kings to retain only one player!
Captain Shikhar Dhawan may also be out of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) team. While fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is the only player seen in the franchise’s retained list. Apart from these, Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma are the only names that can be retained. Names like Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma, Kagiso Rabada and Liam Livingston can be published.
