Explore the latest updates on the IPL 2025 Player Retention as we reveal the big names retained by all ten franchises. This detailed list showcases key players who will continue their journey in the league, highlighting team strategies and implications for the upcoming mega auction. Stay informed on how these retention decisions will shape the future of IPL cricket!
IPL 2025 Player Retention List:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Retained Players:
- MS Dhoni: ₹4 crore
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: ₹18 crore
- Ravindra Jadeja: ₹18 crore
- Shivam Dube: ₹12 crore
- Matheesha Pathirana: ₹13 crore
Released Players:
CSK released several notable names including Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, and Moeen Ali among others.
Purse Remaining: ₹55 crore
RTM Options: 1 player
The retention of MS Dhoni continues to be a cornerstone for CSK, while Ruturaj Gaikwad’s high salary reflects his value as a leading batsman.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Retained Players:
- Jasprit Bumrah: ₹18 crore
- Suryakumar Yadav: ₹16.35 crore
- Hardik Pandya: ₹16.35 crore
- Rohit Sharma: ₹16.30 crore
- Tilak Varma: ₹8 crore
Released Players:
MI let go of Ishan Kishan and Dewald Brevis, among others.
Purse Remaining: ₹55 crore
RTM Options: 1 uncapped player
Mumbai Indians have retained their core strength with Bumrah and Rohit Sharma, aiming to maintain their competitive edge.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
Retained Players:
- Virat Kohli: ₹21 crore
- Rajat Patidar: ₹11 crore
- Yash Dayal: ₹5 crore
Released Players:
RCB released players like Glenn Maxwell.
Purse Remaining: ₹83 crore
RTM Options: 3 players
Virat Kohli remains the highlight of RCB’s retention strategy, ensuring they keep a strong leadership presence.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Retained Players:
- Rinku Singh: ₹13 crore
- Varun Chakravarthy: ₹12 crore
- Sunil Narine: ₹12 crore
- Andre Russell: ₹12 crore
- Harshit Rana: ₹4 crore
- Ramandeep Singh: ₹4 crore
Released Players:
KKR released several players including Shreyas Iyer and Mitchell Starc.
Purse Remaining: ₹ 63 crore
KKR’s strategy focuses on retaining impactful all-rounders like Russell and Narine to balance their squad.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Retained Players:
- Heinrich Klaasen: ₹23 crore
- Pat Cummins: ₹18 crore
- Abhishek Sharma: ₹14 crore
- Travis Head: ₹14 crore
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: ₹6 crore
Released Players:
SRH parted ways with Aiden Markram and Bhuvneshwar Kumar among others.
Purse Remaining: ₹45 crore
Klaasen’s retention at a high salary indicates SRH’s commitment to building around his explosive batting capabilities.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Retained Players:
- Nicholas Pooran: ₹21 crore
- Mayank Yadav: ₹11 crore
- Ravi Bishnoi: ₹11 crore
- Mohsin Khan: ₹4 crore
- Ayush Badoni: ₹4 crore
Released Players:
Notable releases include KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock.
Purse Remaining: ₹69 crore
LSG’s strategy appears focused on nurturing young talent while retaining key international players like Pooran.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Retained Players:
- Sanju Samson: ₹18 crore
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: ₹18 crore
- Riyan Parag: ₹14 crore
- Dhruv Jurel: ₹14 crore
- Shimron Hetmyer: ₹11 crore
- Sandeep Sharma: ₹4 crore
Released Players:
RR released Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal, which could significantly alter their dynamics.
Purse Remaining: ₹41 crore
The release of Buttler signals a shift in strategy for RR as they aim to build a younger squad.
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Retained Players:
- Rashid Khan: ₹18 crore
- Shubman Gill: ₹16.5 crore
- B Sai Sudharsan: ₹8.5 crore
- Rahul Tewatia: ₹4 crore
- Shahrukh Khan: ₹4 crore
Released Players:
GT released several players including David Miller and Mohammed Shami.
Purse Remaining: ₹69 crore
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Retained Players:
- Axar Patel: ₹16.5 crore
- Kuldeep Yadav: ₹13.25 crore
- Tristan Stubbs: ₹10 crore
Released Players:
DC released Rishabh Pant, marking a significant change in leadership dynamics.
Purse Remaining: ₹76.25 crore
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Retained Players:
- Shashank Singh: ₹5.5 crore
- Prabhsimran Singh: ₹4 crore
Released Players:
Panjab Kings Released Arshdeep Singh, Harshal patel, Sam Curran and more players.
Purse Remaining: ₹110.5 crore
Overall, the IPL 2025 retention list showcases each franchise’s unique strategy as they prepare for the upcoming mega auction, balancing between retaining star players and making bold decisions on releases. The remaining auction purse for each team will play a crucial role in shaping their squads for the future.