The 2025 IPL retention list reveals intriguing choices from each franchise, with some familiar names retained and surprising omissions ahead of the upcoming mega auction. Teams are allowed up to six retained players, including a maximum of two uncapped players, with specific fee structures applied to each retained spot.
Here’s an overview of some notable retentions by major teams:
1. **Mumbai Indians (MI)**: Expected to retain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya, MI aims to keep its core strong. These players bring stability and experience, crucial for maintaining competitive form【6†source】【7†source】.
2. **Chennai Super Kings (CSK)**: Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shivam Dube are high-priority retentions, with MS Dhoni potentially staying for one more season. Promising pacer Matheesha Pathirana also remains in the mix【7†source】.
3. **Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)**: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Mohammed Siraj have been retained, ensuring a robust backbone for the franchise as they look to finally secure an IPL trophy【6†source】.
4. **Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)**: They’ve retained Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and new prospect Nitish Kumar Reddy, hoping to balance experience with emerging talent【7†source】.
5. **Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)**: Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, and Mayank Yadav headline their list, while speculation surrounds a possible transfer of KL Rahul【6†source】.
6. **Gujarat Titans (GT)**: Key players Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan stay on, alongside Sai Sudharsan, aiming for a comeback after a challenging season【7†source】.
These retentions set the stage for an exciting mega auction, where teams will adjust strategies and acquire fresh talent to build well-rounded squads for IPL 2025.