IPL Player Retention Highlights: DC to part ways with Rishabh Pant; MS Dhoni set to return for another season with CSK
- IPL 2025 Player Retention Highlights: Check out updates of Indian Premier League retention as deadline day approaches.
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Each franchise has a cap of six retentions; out of these six, up to five players can be capped internationals, either Indian or overseas, while two can be uncapped Indian players.
IPL Player Retention Highlights: As the IPL 2025 mega auction nears, the ten franchises are entering the final phase of their preparations, with October 31, 5 pm IST, marking the deadline for player retentions. This deadline will see each team submit its list of retained players, a move that sets the tone for the auction dynamics ahead. With the limit set to a maximum of six players, franchises face tough choices in balancing core team strength with budget constraints....Read More
Each franchise has a cap of six retentions; out of these six, up to five players can be capped internationals, either Indian or overseas, while two can be uncapped Indian players. Teams this season are working within a significantly boosted purse of INR 120 crore, a 20% increase from last year. With such a large budget at stake, the cost of retaining each player is more consequential than ever. Retaining a first player costs INR 18 crore, while subsequent retentions cost INR 14 crore, INR 11 crore, INR 18 crore, and INR 14 crore for each successive capped player. Uncapped players, meanwhile, carry a price tag of INR 4 crore each, meaning retaining a combination of top players can quickly eat up a large portion of the budget.
In an interesting development, the Right-to-Match (RTM) option has returned to the auction structure, providing franchises with an alternative route to retain familiar players. If a team opts to retain fewer than six players, they gain RTM slots for the auction. These RTM options grant franchises a second chance to reacquire a player once they’re bid on by another team, simply by matching the highest bid. However, after a franchise uses an RTM, the team that placed the highest bid can raise its bid, forcing the original team to match again to retain their player.
Another intriguing aspect of the 2025 retention window is the inclusion of "uncapped" players who have not played international cricket in five years. This rule, reintroduced after a three-year hiatus, allows capped Indian players in this category to be retained as uncapped players. This year, it applies to the legendary MS Dhoni, potentially allowing Chennai Super Kings to retain him at INR 4 crore. This ruling also impacts several other IPL veterans like Mohit Sharma, Piyush Chawla, and Sandeep Sharma, who could now be retained at lower costs under this uncapped player category.
Retaining players isn’t solely about finances; some players may opt out of retentions altogether. With no trades allowed between the October 31 deadline and the start of IPL 2025, a player’s decision to skip retention and enter the mega auction could reshape the auction dynamics. Speculations are rife, with names like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, and even Rishabh Pant, rumoured to consider testing the waters of the auction.
Speculation is also growing around Sunrisers Hyderabad, who can reportedly set a record by retaining Heinrich Klaasen at a staggering INR 23 crore. With this surprising move, SRH has set the stage for rival franchises to adjust their own high-stakes retention strategies. For other franchises like Mumbai Indians, balancing the INR 75-crore budget for stars such as Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav could require careful financial juggling.
There are expected to be major changes in captaincy too, with some of the recent reports indicating that Virat Kohli might also make a blockbuster return as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. South Africa's Faf du Plessis currently leads the RCB, but it remains to be seen whether the RCB would retain du Plessis, who is 40.
Adding to the anticipation, the mega auction -- likely set for the end of November -- promises to be a highly strategic event. The retentions announced on October 31 will be the first signal of team intentions, but the auction itself will bring twists as franchises bid with new regulations in place.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 08:54:28 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Parthiv Patel discusses KKR retention
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Parthiv Patel remarked that opener Phil Salt performed exceptionally well in the previous season, despite not featuring in the knockout matches.
"KKR faces tough decisions with this squad. Phil Salt has been a standout performer, even though he didn't play in the knockout rounds. Together with Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, and even Venkatesh Iyer--another retained player--they've built a very strong squad. That's why they'll aim to retain as many players as possible," Parthiv was quoted as saying in a JioCinema release.
- 30 Oct 2024, 08:45:19 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Delhi Capitals to release Rishabh Pant!
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: SHOCKER! Delhi Capitals have decided to part ways with Rishabh Pant after the negotiations didn't materialise between the two parties. According to a report in Times of India, Delhi will retain Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Tristan Stubbs as the capped picks, while Abishek Porel will come in as the uncapped player in the side.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 08:40:31 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Will RCB retain Patidar?
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Rajat Patidar is making Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take notice of him at the right time. The right-handed batter smashed one of the fastest centuries in the history of Ranji Trophy during his side's third-round match against Haryana on Tuesday. 159 off just 102 balls, with the help of 13 fours and seven sixes. He had a strike rate of 155.88 during his whirlwind knock.
- 30 Oct 2024, 08:28:41 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Saba Karim wants LSG to retain Badoni
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: While giving his perspective on LSG's retention strategy, Saba Karim feels that youngster Ayush Badoni should be among the top players to be retained alongside Nicholas Pooran.
"Ayush Badoni, with his form and batting brilliance, stands out as another retention option for LSG. Plus, he offers flexibility, being able to bowl right-arm off-spin if needed. Nicholas Pooran, though, has to be their top choice for retention," Karim said exclusively on JioCinema.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 08:12:58 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: RCB tease fans with a puzzle
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Who will RCB retain?
- 30 Oct 2024, 07:58:04 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: SRH to enter auction with INR 45 crore
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: If reports are true, then SRH has placed a big bet on their retention with a spend of total of INR 75 crore. They will enter the auction with only INR 45 crore left their purse to complete their squad.
SRH IPL 2025 Retentions, according to reports
1. Heinrich Klaasen - INR 23 cr
2. Pat Cummins - INR 18 cr
3. Abhishek Sharma - INR 14 cr
4. Travis Head - INR 14 cr
5. Nitish Reddy - INR 6 cr
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- 30 Oct 2024, 07:44:04 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Harbhajan on Dhoni's retention!
Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh shared his insights on Chennai Super Kings' potential retention strategy and feels MS Dhoni will be their first pick if he decides to play. “I'm not certain if Dhoni will play or not, but if he's available, he would undoubtedly be the team's first retention choice, even if he's considered an uncapped player this season,” Harbhajan told Star Sports/
- 30 Oct 2024, 07:25:39 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Harbhajan wants DC to retain Pant
Harbhajan Singh strongly feels that Delhi Capitals should retain their skipper Rishabh Pant .“We have heard a lot of speculation on whether Rishabh Pant will be retained or not. Time will tell, but if I was a part of the management there, then I would have retained him. Rishabh Pant should be retained. Axar Patel should be retained. Stubbs should be retained. And the 4th player to be retained will be Fraser McGurk. And if you want to retain the 5th player, then it could be Mitch Marsh. Apart from that, I think there is no other player that you would want to retain. Out of those 5 players, I think Delhi Capitals should retain at least 4 of them," Harbhajan told Star Sports.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 07:10:16 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Rinku, Harshit and two others for KKR retentions
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: With Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell and Mitchell Starc on their way out, Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to retain Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana as their four retention picks. They will enter the auction with a couple of RTMs and might try to re-sign two off Iyer, Russell and Starc.
- 30 Oct 2024, 07:01:54 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Will RR retain Sandeep Sharma?
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Former India pacer S Sreesanth feels that Rajasthan Royals should consider retaining Sandeep Sharma as the uncapped player as he did exceptionally well for them after joining them a replacement player. “One player I'd personally support is Sandeep Sharma, known for his impressive adaptability. He's effective with the new ball, taking crucial wickets, and can also deliver in the death overs. So, for me, Sandeep Sharma would be the fourth pick,” Sreesanth told Star Sports.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 06:49:59 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Harbhajan names his GT picks!
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Harbhajan Singh predicted that Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Shami would be retained, with David Miller as a potential fourth.
"I'm not sure if Tewatia will be retained," he added, hinting that the team might retain four players while releasing two to build a competitive squad from the auction pool.
"I think they'll retain four players and release two. They'll aim to build a strong team from the pool. I expect Gujarat Titans to go with this approach," he stated.
- 30 Oct 2024, 06:38:31 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: MI might release Kishan!
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Mumbai Indians might release Ishan Kishan and try to sign him back in the auction via RTM at a cheaper price. However, being a wicketkeeper batter, Kishan will be going to attract big bids, which might make the situation a bit trickier for MI there.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 06:29:26 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Sanju, Jaiswal, Riyan Indian picks for RR retention
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals will look to retain their core and the arrival of Rahul Dravid in the coaching department will provide more stability in their dressing room. Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag are expected to be the Indian picks for retention, while Jos Buttler will be the overseas pick.
- 30 Oct 2024, 06:14:32 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Tom Moody on PBKS retention
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Former SRH coach Tom Moody feels the Kings should avoid retaining any capped players and instead use the RTM option for a talented trio that includes Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran, and Kagiso Rabada.
"For Punjab Kings, I don't think I would retain any players, certainly not capped players. I'd be looking to use the right-to-match option for players like Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran, and Rabada. Jitesh Sharma is another one I'd consider using the right-to-match for in the auction," Tom Moody told Star Sports.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 06:01:46 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: MS Dhoni to play another season as CSK lock retentions
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings have also reportedly lock their retentions as MS Dhoni is all set to stay and play another season of IPL. Apart from Dhoni, CSK will also retain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and Matheesha Pathirana.
- 30 Oct 2024, 05:50:03 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: All eyes on Rohit Sharma in MI retention
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: If reports are to be believed, the Mumbai Indians have found a way to retain their four superstars: Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rohit Sharma. It would be massive if they managed to retain all fourand keep their core intact.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 05:38:40 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: PBKS in tricky position
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: It will be interesting to see who the Punjab Kings will retain ahead of the auction. It is highly expected that they might retain just the uncapped players - Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh and keep the four RTM cards with a big budget for auction.
- 30 Oct 2024, 05:29:55 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: RCB to retain Virat Kohli only!
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru might make a bold move and retain only Virat Kohli and keep five RTM cards for the auction. They are not expected to retain the overseas stars in the side and will sign a couple of them through RTMs. Rajat Patidar and Mohammed Siraj are two other options for retention but they might look to sign them back at a cheaper price in auction.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 05:18:04 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: CSK's big retention hint
- 30 Oct 2024, 05:04:11 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Nitish Reddy signs new SRH deal - Report
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Nitish Reddy, who made his sensational debut in Bangladesh T20Is, has reportedly accepted the new deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The young all-rounder has signed an INR 6 crore deal and will be SRH's fifth retention.
SRH IPL 2025 Retentions, according to reports
1. Heinrich Klaasen - INR 23 cr
2. Pat Cummins - INR 18 cr
3. Abhishek Sharma - INR 14 cr
4. Travis Head - INR 14 cr
5. Nitish Reddy - INR 6 cr
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- 30 Oct 2024, 04:46:17 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: KKR might release Andre Russell!
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Shocking! KKR are likely to release Andre Russell! According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, KKR are all set to release Russell, Shreyas Iyer and Mitchell Starc and look to sign one of them back through RTM. It is going to be an absolute shocker if KKR decide to part ways with Russell who has been one of the strongest pillars for them in the past few years.
- 30 Oct 2024, 04:39:18 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: IPL franchise total purse and match fee details
The mega auction is likely to be held overseas in the last week of November. The auction purse has been increased to ₹120 crore from the ₹100 crore teams had at their disposal at last year's auction. The total salary cap now comprises an auction purse, incremental performance pay and match fees. The match fee, set at ₹7.5 lakh per game, has been introduced ahead of the next season.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 04:29:59 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: IPL retention rules
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: As per the IPL retention guidelines released ahead of the mega auction, a team will lose ₹18 crore from the increased purse of ₹120 crore for the first player retained, ₹14 crore for second, ₹11 for third while for the uncapped players, a team will have to shell out ₹4 crore each.
- 30 Oct 2024, 04:26:52 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Shubman Gill to be second retention pick for Titans
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Shubman Gill is ready to take a selfless decision and has reportedly decided to take a pay cut for the next season. Gill will not be the top pick for Gujarat Titans in the retentions and will be the second choice after Rashid Khan. Titans are also expected to splash big money on Sai Sudarshan and then pick two uncapped players in Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 04:07:47 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: LSG to make bold move for Mayank
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: LSG are apparently desperate to sign Mayank Yadav as he is tipped as the next big thing in Indian cricket. However, Mayank Yadav is set to walk into the IPL 'Million Dollar Club' after making his T20I debut against Bangladesh, with Lucknow Super Giants needing a minimum of ₹11 crore (USD 1.31 million) to retain his services for the next season.
- 30 Oct 2024, 03:56:03 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Heinrich Klaasen to hit pay dirt in retention process
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have identified Heinrich Klaasen as their primary retention ahead of the IPL 2025 season.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Klaasen will receive INR 23 crore (approximately US$2.74 million) as the first retained player. The franchise has also confirmed retention deals for Australian allrounder Pat Cummins, who captained SRH in 2024, at INR 18 crore (approximately US$2.14 million), and Indian allrounder Abhishek Sharma at INR 14 crore (approximately US$1.67 million).
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- 30 Oct 2024, 03:46:36 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Dhoni all but confirmed to play in IPL 2025
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Former CSK captain MS Dhoni has nearly confirmed his participation in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that he simply wants to enjoy whatever cricket he can play in his remaining years.
"I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I'm able to play, like how during our childhood we used to go out and play at 4 pm, just enjoying the game. But with professional sport, it becomes challenging to enjoy the game as just a game. There are emotions and commitments, but I want to enjoy it for the next few years," Dhoni said at a promotional event.
- 30 Oct 2024, 03:37:47 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Iyer unlikely to stay at KKR
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer is another star Indian player who is looking to enter auction. The negotiation between defending champions KKR and their title-winning captain didn't go as planned as several report suggest that Iyer will enter the IPL auction for next season and might lead other team.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 03:32:15 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Rishabh Pant expected to part ways with DC
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: The speculations are rife that Rishabh Pant might part ways with Delhi Capitals as he will look to enter the auction to find a new franchise. Meanwhile there is no official update on the matter by the franchise or player. Several reports suggested that DC is still negotiating the deal with Pant.
- 30 Oct 2024, 03:24:05 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: KL Rahul to leave LSG as Pooran first-choice retention
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: KL Rahul is expected to part ways with Lucknow Super Giants as several reports suggested that the franchise has different plans for the next season. Nicholas Pooran has met with the team owner and it's all but official that he is going to be the top retention of LSG followed by Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi. They will also look to seal the services of uncapped Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni.
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- 30 Oct 2024, 03:07:51 PM IST
IPL Player Retention Live Updates: Hello and welcome
IPL Players Retention Live Updates: Hello and welcome to our live blog about IPL 2025 players' retention. The franchises have to submit their list on October 31 by 5 pm IST.