With anticipation for IPL 2025 growing, all eyes are on team strategies and the players that franchises choose to retain. As the mega auction approaches, team retention will play a crucial role. Here are the anticipated IPL 2025 retentions for all 10 teams.
Who will MI retain in 2025?
1. Hardik Pandya (Captain)
2. Jasprit Bumrah
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Tilak Varma
5. Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians have built their success around retaining key players. The core of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, along with the newly appointed captain Hardik Pandya, will likely stay intact. Rising stars like Tilak Varma may also solidify their future plans.
Who will CSK retain in 2025?
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
2. Ravindra Jadeja
3. MS Dhoni
4. Shivam Dube
5. Matheesha Pathirana
The Yellow Army has always focused on maintaining a balanced and experienced core. For IPL 2025, fans can expect MS Dhoni, despite retirement rumors, to be involved in some capacity. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shivam Dube are likely to stay as they remain pivotal to CSK’s success.
Which players will be retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore?
1. Faf du Plessis (Captain)
2. Virat Kohli
3. Mohammed Siraj
4. Yash Dayal
5. Rajat Patidar
RCB’s retention list is expected to center around their star players: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Mohammed Siraj. For future plans, the team may retain Yash Dayal and Rajat Patidar, which could mean Glenn Maxwell might be released after a poor showing last season.
Who will be retained by IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders in 2025?
1. Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
2. Andre Russell
3. Varun Chakravarthy
4. Venkatesh Iyer
5. Sunil Narine
KKR is likely to retain Shreyas Iyer, who has emerged as a winning captain, along with Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy. Their strong all-round unit may also see the retention of Sunil Narine and Venkatesh Iyer.
Who will Delhi Capitals retain ahead of IPL 2025 auction?
1. Rishabh Pant (Captain)
2. Kuldeep Yadav
3. Axar Patel
4. Mitchell Marsh
5. Tristan Stubbs
With Rishabh Pant already leading the side, DC will likely retain him as their captain. Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav are also expected to stay, giving them a balanced squad to build on for IPL 2025.
Which players will be retained by RR ahead of IPL Auction for 2025 season?
1. Sanju Samson (Captain)
2. Jos Buttler
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
4. Riyan Parag
5. Avesh Khan
The Royals will undoubtedly retain their skipper Sanju Samson, along with the star opening duo of Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal. With a focus on young talent, Riyan Parag and Avesh Khan could also be among their key retentions for IPL 2025.
Which players will Sunrisers Hyderabad retain for IPL 2025?
1. Pat Cummins (Captain)
2. Nitish Kumar Reddy
3. Travis Head
4. Heinrich Klaasen
5. Abhishek Sharma
SRH is likely to retain their captain Pat Cummins, along with the attacking duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. They might also stick with Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, as both have shown the potential to be game-changers in the coming seasons.
Which players will be retained by Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2025 edition?
1. Shikhar Dhawan (Captain)
2. Liam Livingstone
3. Arshdeep Singh
4. Harshal Patel
5. Shashank Singh
Punjab Kings are expected to retain their key performers, such as Shikhar Dhawan and Arshdeep Singh. With an eye on long-term stability, they might also hold onto Liam Livingstone and Harshal Patel, who have been pivotal for the team in recent seasons. Their top performer Shashank Singh could also be on their retention list after an impressive last season.
Who will be retained by Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025?
1. Shubman Gill (Captain)
2. Rashid Khan
3. Sai Sudharsan
4. Mohammed Shami
5. David Miller
Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan will likely remain central to the Titans’ strategy, while Mohammad Shami continues to be their premier pacer. These three form a solid foundation for Gujarat as they aim to replicate their opening season’s success.
Which players will be retained by Lucknow Super Giants for 2025 IPL?
1. KL Rahul (Captain)
2. Marcus Stoinis
3. Krunal Pandey
4. Nicholas Pooran
5. Mayank Yadav
LSG’s retention list should include KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran, forming the backbone of their squad. Young talent Mayank Yadav could also find a spot, given his sensational performances in crucial moments.
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