As the IPL 2025 season approaches, franchises are finalizing their retention lists ahead of the much-anticipated official announcement. The retention deadline is nearing, and speculation is at its peak. With the list set to be revealed on October 31 during a special event, fans are eagerly awaiting to see which players will stay with their respective teams. Some probable retentions have already made headlines, and the suspense continues to build.

Here’s a breakdown of the likely retentions for IPL 2025 before the full list is officially unveiled.

IPL 2025 Retentions for All Franchises

Team	Player
CSK	MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana
KKR	Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell
LSG	Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Ayush Badoni
SRH	Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy
RCB	Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Will Jacks, Yash Dayal
PBKS	Ashutosh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh
GT	Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, David Miller
MI	Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav
RR	Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag
DC	Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs

Key Highlights from IPL 2025 Retentions

MS Dhoni’s Return to CSK

In great news for Chennai Super Kings fans, MS Dhoni has been retained by the team, bringing joy to the “Thala” supporters. This move ensures Dhoni’s continued presence in the IPL, making this a season to look forward to.

KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant Not Retained

Reports of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant parting ways with their respective franchises seem accurate. Their names are notably absent from the retention lists of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC).

Virat Kohli Reappointed as RCB Captain

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) surprised many by reappointing Virat Kohli as captain, eliminating the need for a new skipper during the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. Kohli’s return as captain is sure to energize RCB fans.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Stable and Prepared

SRH seems to be the most settled team, with their retention decisions made well in advance and no unexpected changes on the horizon. Their core team appears locked in for the upcoming season.

Shubman Gill Stays with Gujarat Titans (GT)

Shubman Gill remains as captain of Gujarat Titans, as a potential deal with RCB couldn’t be finalized. This retention solidifies GT’s leadership going into the 2025 season.

As October 31 draws closer, IPL fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the official retention announcements. With a mix of expected names and some surprises, IPL 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting season from the get-go. Stay tuned for the full retention list and further updates!

FAQ

When will the IPL 2025 retention list be officially announced?

The official IPL 2025 retention list will be announced on October 31, 2024, during a special event organized for this purpose. This announcement will reveal the final decisions made by each franchise.