IPL Retention 2025: From CSK and KKR to Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, Check Complete List of Retained IPL Players

Complete IPL Retention List 2025: CSK, KKR, MI, and More Finalise Their Top Players Ahead of Mega Auction

IPL Retention 2025

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IPL Retention 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has officially announced the 2025 player retention list, with each franchise securing six players from their 2024 squads. Following IPL retention rules, teams kept up to five capped internationals and two uncapped players. Franchises also received a 20% increase in their auction budget, raising it to INR 120 crore to reinforce their squads. Here’s a look at each team’s retained players.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Retentions: Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan Lead the Way

After a tough season in 2024, Gujarat Titans (GT) retained core players around skipper Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan. Their retained list includes:

Delhi Capitals (DC) Retentions: Fresh Approach with New Leadership

Delhi Capitals (DC) retained emerging talent while bringing in Shreyas Iyer as a new captain. Their list includes:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Retentions: MS Dhoni Makes a Return

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have once again retained their iconic captain, MS Dhoni, along with key players in their lineup:

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Retentions: Pat Cummins Heads the Core Team

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), finalists in IPL 2024, retained their core lineup, with Pat Cummins in the leadership role:

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Retentions: Ready to Defend Their Title

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions, have chosen to retain star players while letting go of their former captain Shreyas Iyer. The retentions are:

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Retentions: New Leadership with Nicholas Pooran

With KL Rahul’s departure, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) look to Nicholas Pooran as their primary retention. The list includes:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Retentions: Virat Kohli Heads the Core Group

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained a few standout players, including their star batter Virat Kohli. The retention list is as follows:

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Retentions: Major Overhaul Under Ponting’s Leadership

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have taken a fresh approach, retaining only two young players, while looking to build a strong squad in the auction:

Mumbai Indians (MI) Retained Players: Back to Basics with Rohit and Hardik

After a challenging season, Mumbai Indians (MI) are aiming for a comeback by retaining key players. Here’s the MI retention list:

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Retentions: Building a Strong Core

Rajasthan Royals (RR) retained a strong core of players, ready to compete in IPL 2025 with a balanced lineup. Their list includes:

The IPL 2025 retention list reflects each franchise’s unique strategies, focusing on maintaining core players while planning for future success. With these top players secured, teams are prepared for an exciting new season.

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