The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for its most anticipated event—the IPL Auction. With the auction just around the corner, teams are busy finalizing their retention strategies to build a strong core for the upcoming seasons. Let's take a closer look at the confirmed retained players list for each team:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- MS Dhoni (if available)
- Shivam Dube
- Matheesha Pathirana
CSK's backbone will be Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who are set to be retained. The big question mark is around MS Dhoni's availability, but if he decides to continue, he will undoubtedly be retained. Shivam Dube and Matheesha Pathirana are also likely to be part of CSK's core group for the future.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Rishabh Pant
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
Delhi Capitals will build their team around Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. There are discussions surrounding Pant's possible move to another franchise, but as of now, he is expected to be retained by DC.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Shreyas Iyer
- Varun Chakravarthy
KKR will look to retain their proven match-winners like Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Shreyas Iyer. Varun Chakravarthy, who has been a consistent performer for the team, is also likely to be retained.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- KL Rahul
- Marcus Stoinis
- Nicholas Pooran
- Mayank Yadav
Lucknow Super Giants will build their team around KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran. Mayank Yadav, who has shown promise, is also expected to be retained by the franchise.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians will look to retain their core group of Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rohit Sharma. Hardik Pandya, who led the team in IPL 2024, is also a strong contender for retention.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Sam Curran
- Arshdeep Singh
- Shashank Singh
- Ashutosh Sharma
Punjab Kings, known for their low retention numbers, are expected to go with a clean slate for IPL 2025. However, they are likely to retain Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh, who have been impressive in recent seasons.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Sanju Samson
- Jos Buttler
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
Rajasthan Royals will retain their core group of Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag. These four players have been the backbone of RR's success in recent years.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Glenn Maxwell
- Mohammed Siraj
RCB is expected to retain Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj. There are rumors of KL Rahul joining RCB, but as of now, he is not part of their confirmed retained players list.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Abhishek Sharma
- T. Natarajan
- Travis Head
Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to build their team around Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhishek Sharma, T. Natarajan, and Travis Head. These players have been consistent performers for SRH in recent seasons.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Shubman Gill
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammed Shami
- Sai Sudharsan
Gujarat Titans, the IPL 2022 champions, will retain their core group of Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, and Sai Sudharsan. These players have been instrumental in GT's success.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: What to Expect?
The IPL Auction is expected to be a game-changer for the league. With teams allowed to retain only a limited number of players, the auction will see a significant number of players going under the hammer. This will provide an opportunity for teams to build a fresh squad and bring in new talent.
The BCCI and IPL franchise owners are set to meet in the coming weeks to finalize the retention rules, salary cap, and overall purse for the mega auction. It is expected that teams will be allowed to retain a maximum of 4-6 players, with a combination of capped and uncapped players.
The mega auction will also see the introduction of the Right to Match (RTM) card, which will allow teams to match the highest bid for a player they have released. This will give teams a chance to retain their released players if they are willing to match the highest bid.
Conclusion
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is set to be a thrilling event, with teams looking to build a strong core for the upcoming seasons. The confirmed retained players list for each team provides a glimpse into the strategies they will employ to build a winning squad. As the auction approaches, fans can expect more updates and rumors to surface, adding to the excitement of the event.
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