The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has officially announced the list of players retained by all ten franchises ahead of the mega auction. According to the IPL retention rules, each franchise was allowed to retain a maximum of six players from their IPL 2024 squad, with a limit of five capped internationals and two uncapped players.
Teams also received Right To Match (RTM) options for the mega auction. This means that if a team retained three players, they would enter the auction with three RTMs. Additionally, each franchise received a 20% increase in their budget, allowing them INR 120 crore to invest in new players.
Full List Of Players Retained By All IPL Teams
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Retained Players:
- Ravindra Jadeja [INR 18 cr]
- Ruturaj Gaikwad [INR 18 cr]
- Matheesha Pathirana [INR 13 cr]
- Shivam Dube [INR 12 cr]
- MS Dhoni [INR 4 cr] (Uncapped)
CSK, a joint leader with five IPL titles, continues to invest in their core players while looking forward to MS Dhoni’s legendary presence in IPL 2025.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Retained Players:
- Rohit Sharma [INR 16.30 cr]
- Hardik Pandya [INR 16.35 cr]
- Jasprit Bumrah [INR 18 cr]
- Suryakumar Yadav [INR 16.35 cr]
- Tilak Varma [INR 8 cr]
After a disappointing IPL 2024, MI aims to rebuild their squad around these key players.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Retained Players:
- Andre Russell [INR 12 cr]
- Sunil Narine [INR 12 cr]
- Rinku Singh [INR 13 cr]
- Varun Chakravarthy [INR 12 cr]
- Harshit Rana [INR 4 cr]
- Ramandeep Singh [INR 4 cr]
The defending champions are focusing on maintaining their strong lineup after a successful last season.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Retained Players:
- Sanju Samson [INR 18 cr]
- Yashasvi Jaiswal [INR 18 cr]
- Riyan Parag [INR 14 cr]
- Dhruv Jurel [INR 14 cr]
- Shimron Hetmyer [INR 11 cr]
- Sandeep Sharma [INR 4 cr]
Under the guidance of coach Rahul Dravid, RR looks to continue their positive trajectory.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Retained Players:
- Heinrich Klaasen [INR 23 cr]
- Pat Cummins [INR 18 cr]
- Abhishek Sharma [INR 14 cr]
- Travis Head [INR 14 cr]
- Nitish Reddy [INR 6 cr]
SRH retains a strong core, with Klaasen emerging as a top retention choice.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Retained Players:
- Rashid Khan [INR 18 cr]
- Shubman Gill [INR 16.5 cr]
- Sai Sudharsan [INR 8.5 cr]
- Rahul Tewatia [INR 4 cr]
- Shahrukh Khan [INR 4 cr]
After a rocky IPL 2024 season, GT is refocusing their strategy around their star players.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Retained Players:
- Virat Kohli [INR 21 cr]
- Rajat Patidar [INR 11 cr]
- Yash Dayal [INR 5 cr]
RCB continues to rely on Kohli as they aim for their first IPL title.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Retained Players:
- Axar Patel [INR 16.5 cr]
- Kuldeep Yadav [INR 13.25 cr]
- Tristan Stubbs [INR 10 cr]
- Abishek Porel [INR 4 cr]
With a new captain in the works, DC aims to rebuild their lineup for a stronger performance.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Retained Players:
- Shashank Singh [INR 5.5 cr]
- Prabhsimran Singh [INR 4 cr]
PBKS is undergoing a major overhaul, focusing on young talent and a fresh start.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Retained Players:
- Nicholas Pooran [INR 21 cr]
- Mayank Yadav [INR 11 cr]
- Ravi Bishnoi [INR 11 cr]
- Mohsin Khan [INR 4 cr]
- Ayush Badoni [INR 4 cr]
Following the departure of KL Rahul, LSG is banking on Pooran to lead their charge.
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This provides an overview of the IPL 2025 player retention strategy and the shifting dynamics among franchises as they prepare for the upcoming auction.
