Mumbai Indians (MI)
Players Retained: 5
- Jasprit Bumrah (INR 18 crore)
- Suryakumar Yadav (INR 16.35 crore)
- Hardik Pandya (INR 16.35 crore)
- Rohit Sharma (INR 16.30 crore)
- Tilak Varma (INR 8 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 45 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: 1 (Uncapped player eligible)
Key Takeaways:
- MI have retained their core Indian players, with Hardik Pandya being handed the captaincy for IPL 2025, following Rohit Sharma’s era.
- Jasprit Bumrah is now MI’s highest-paid retention, a nod to his immense value as a bowler.
- The franchise has strategically maintained a balance between retaining marquee players while keeping enough funds for the auction.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Players Retained: 5
- Heinrich Klaasen (INR 23 crore)
- Pat Cummins (INR 18 crore)
- Abhishek Sharma (INR 14 crore)
- Travis Head (INR 14 crore)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (INR 6 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 45 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: 1 (Uncapped player eligible)
Key Takeaways:
- Heinrich Klaasen has become SRH’s most expensive retention, valued at INR 23 crore, marking a significant investment in his explosive batting.
- SRH have retained three overseas players, the highest among all teams, indicating their focus on international firepower.
- The absence of key Indian players like Washington Sundar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar raises questions about SRH’s domestic depth.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Players Retained: 5
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (INR 18 crore)
- Ravindra Jadeja (INR 18 crore)
- Matheesha Pathirana (INR 13 crore)
- Shivam Dube (INR 12 crore)
- MS Dhoni (INR 4 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 55 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: 1 (Capped or uncapped player eligible)
Key Takeaways:
- MS Dhoni’s retention at just INR 4 crore is a highlight, thanks to the revival of a rule that considers Indian players without international experience in the last five years as “uncapped.”
- CSK’s strategy remains intact, with a mix of seasoned veterans like Jadeja and Gaikwad alongside young talents like Pathirana.
- Despite retaining a core group, CSK still have ample purse space to bolster their squad.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Players Retained: 3
- Virat Kohli (INR 21 crore)
- Rajat Patidar (INR 11 crore)
- Yash Dayal (INR 5 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 83 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: 3 (One uncapped player and two capped players, or three capped players)
Key Takeaways:
- RCB have retained the fewest players (3), leaving them with a whopping INR 83 crore for the auction, one of the largest purses.
- Virat Kohli, the franchise’s biggest star, is retained at a high value. The big question remains whether he will continue as captain.
- The strategy of keeping just a few players gives RCB maximum flexibility to rebuild their squad.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Players Retained: 4
- Axar Patel (INR 16.50 crore)
- Kuldeep Yadav (INR 13.25 crore)
- Tristan Stubbs (INR 10 crore)
- Abishek Porel (INR 4 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 73 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: 2 (One uncapped and one capped player, or two capped players)
Key Takeaways:
- The absence of Rishabh Pant, who was a key part of DC’s leadership structure, raises significant questions about DC’s leadership for IPL 2025.
- DC have opted for a balanced approach, retaining key players like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav but leaving room for new acquisitions.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Players Retained: 6
- Rinku Singh (INR 13 crore)
- Varun Chakravarthy (INR 12 crore)
- Sunil Narine (INR 12 crore)
- Andre Russell (INR 12 crore)
- Harshit Rana (INR 4 crore)
- Ramandeep Singh (INR 4 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 51 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: None
Key Takeaways:
- KKR are one of two teams to retain six players, along with Rajasthan Royals. Notably, Rinku Singh has emerged as a key retention, while Andre Russell’s status is confirmed despite rumors.
- KKR’s leadership and squad dynamics will be under the spotlight, as they’ve not retained key figures like Shreyas Iyer.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Players Retained: 6
- Sanju Samson (INR 18 crore)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (INR 18 crore)
- Riyan Parag (INR 14 crore)
- Dhruv Jurel (INR 14 crore)
- Shimron Hetmyer (INR 11 crore)
- Sandeep Sharma (INR 4 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 41 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: None
Key Takeaways:
- RR have retained six players, focusing primarily on their batting strength, with notable inclusions like Hetmyer and Jaiswal.
- Jurel’s INR 14 crore retention reflects his growing value, and the franchise has opted to retain a majority of their young talents.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Players Retained: 5
- Rashid Khan (INR 18 crore)
- Shubman Gill (INR 16.50 crore)
- Sai Sudharsan (INR 8.50 crore)
- Rahul Tewatia (INR 4 crore)
- Shahrukh Khan (INR 4 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 69 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: 1 (Capped player eligible)
Key Takeaways:
- GT have focused on retaining key Indian players like Shubman Gill while holding onto their marquee Afghan spinner, Rashid Khan.
- The team has left out key players like Mohammed Shami, making space for potential new fast-bowling acquisitions.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Players Retained: 5
- Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 crore)
- Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore)
- Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore)
- Mohsin Khan (INR 4 crore)
- Ayush Badoni (INR 4 crore)
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Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 69 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: 1 (Capped player eligible)
Key Takeaways:
- LSG have opted to retain Nicholas Pooran at INR 21 crore, one of the highest value retentions of the season.
- The absence of KL Rahul, the team’s former captain, leaves LSG needing a new leader and further reshaping their squad for IPL 2025.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Players Retained: 2
- Shashank Singh (INR 5.5 crore)
- Prabhsimran Singh (INR 4 crore)
Purse Remaining for Auction: INR 110.5 crore (out of INR 120 crore)
RTM Options: 4 (Capped players eligible)
Key Takeaways:
- PBKS have retained the fewest players (just two), but this has left them with the largest available purse for the auction.
- The team faces a complete rebuild with a fresh captain and the necessity to fill out nearly their entire squad.
As the IPL 2025 Retained Players list looms, each franchise’s retention strategy provides valuable insight into their long-term plans. Whether opting to retain core players or create room for new acquisitions, teams are setting the stage for another thrilling season of
