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!
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