October 31, 2024: The excitement is building as IPL franchises prepare to unveil their retention lists ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Here’s a summary of the likely retentions for various teams, highlighting key players who are expected to stay and those who might make an exit:
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Likely Retained:
MS Dhoni: The iconic captain is expected to continue leading the side.
Ruturaj Gaikwad: A consistent performer and key batsman.
Ravindra Jadeja: Vital all-rounder for the team’s balance.
Shivam Dube: Emerging all-round talent.
Matheesha Pathirana: Promising pace bowler.
- Potential Loss: CSK may lose about ₹65 crores from their overall purse of ₹120 crores.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Likely Retained:
Shubman Gill: Star opening batsman.
Rashid Khan: Key spin bowler and match-winner.
B Sai Sudharsan: Young batting talent.
Rahul Tewatia: Valuable all-rounder.
Shahrukh Khan: Explosive batsman.
- Retention Notes: Only one right-to-match (RTM) option available.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Likely Retained:
Sunil Narine: Crucial all-rounder with game-changing ability.
Rinku Singh: Rising star with significant contributions.
Harshit Rana: Emerging fast bowler.
Varun Chakravarthy: Key spinner.
- Potential Loss: Surprising absence of Shreyas Iyer and Andre Russell from the retention list.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Likely Retained:
Nicholas Pooran: Dynamic middle-order batsman.
Mayank Yadav: Exciting pace talent.
Ravi Bishnoi: Rising spin star.
Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni: Talented uncapped players.
- Potential Loss: KL Rahul, the team’s skipper, is unlikely to be retained.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Likely Retained:
Sanju Samson: Captain and key batsman.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Emerging opening talent.
Riyan Parag: Breakout star.
Sandeep Sharma: Experienced pacer.
- Potential Loss: Star players Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal might not be retained.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Likely Retained:
Heinrich Klaasen: Impressive performances in T20 leagues.
Pat Cummins: Experienced leader and pacer.
Abhishek Sharma: Solid all-round option.
Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy: Additional retained players.
Retention Guidelines
- Each team can retain a maximum of six players, with up to five capped and two uncapped players.
- The total auction purse is set at ₹120 crores, with minimum retention amounts based on player value.
- New match fees of ₹7.5 lakhs per match have been introduced, adding to players’ earnings.
Conclusion
The retention list will significantly impact team strategies heading into the auction, with franchises balancing star power and emerging talent. Fans are eager to see which players will stay loyal to their teams and who might be making a fresh start elsewhere. The official lists will be announced Today.
