The deadline for IPL franchises to submit their retained player lists ahead of the 2025 season’s mega auction is October 31 at 5 PM IST. Here are the players expected to be retained by each franchise.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings plan to retain MS Dhoni alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana. While CSK’s exact payments to each retained player are yet to be disclosed, retaining them will reduce CSK’s overall budget by at least INR 65 crore from their total purse of INR 120 crore.
| Player | Role | Retention Amount | Retention Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Captain | INR 18 crore | First Retention |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder | INR 14 crore | Second Retention |
| MS Dhoni | Uncapped Player* | INR 4 crore | Special Retention |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder | INR 11 crore | Third Retention |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler | INR 14 crore | Fourth Retention |
Gujarat Titans (GT)
The Gujarat Titans have announced their list of retained players for the IPL 2025 season. Known for their consistent performances and balanced squad, GT has retained a core group of players essential to their strategy. These players bring stability to the team and cover key areas, such as batting, all-rounder strength, and pace bowling.
| Player | Role | Retention Amount | Retention Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | Captain / All-rounder | INR 17 crore | First Retention |
| Shubman Gill | Batsman | INR 15 crore | Second Retention |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler / All-rounder | INR 14 crore | Third Retention |
| Mohammed Shami | Bowler | INR 9 crore | Fourth Retention |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder | INR 6 crore | Fifth Retention |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR aims to maintain a balanced lineup by retaining a mix of experienced players like Sunil Narine and promising talents like Rinku Singh. However, their 2024 captain, Shreyas Iyer, and star all-rounder Andre Russell have not been retained, opening the door for new acquisitions in the auction.
| Player | Role | Retention Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | All-rounder | INR 12 crore |
| Rinku Singh | Batsman | INR 10 crore |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler | INR 6 crore |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Spinner | INR 8 crore |
| Nitish Rana | Batsman | INR 9 crore |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG is set to retain Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, and Ravi Bishnoi, along with uncapped players Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni. Despite captaining the franchise since 2022, KL Rahul is unlikely to be retained.
| Player | Role | Retention Amount | Retention Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | INR 16 crore | First Retention |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | INR 12 crore | Second Retention |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler | INR 10 crore | Third Retention |
| Mohsin Khan | Bowler | INR 8 crore | Fourth Retention |
| Ayush Badoni | All-rounder | INR 6 crore | Fifth Retention |
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
RR plans to keep Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Sandeep Sharma. However, England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler and India’s leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal are not on the retention list.
| Player | Role | Retention Amount | Retention Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | Captain/Wicketkeeper | INR 16 crore | First Retention |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman | INR 14 crore | Second Retention |
| Riyan Parag | All-rounder | INR 8 crore | Third Retention |
| Sandeep Sharma | Bowler | INR 6 crore | Fourth Retention |
| Joe Root | Batsman | INR 4 crore | Fifth Retention |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH will retain South African power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen at INR 23 crore (US$ 2.74 million approx.) and former captain Pat Cummins at INR 18 crore (US$ 2.14 million approx.). All-rounder Abhishek Sharma (INR 14 crore, US$ 1.67 million approx.), along with Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy, will also be retained before the auction.
| Player | Role | Retention Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Klaasen | Batsman | INR 23 crore |
| Pat Cummins | Bowler | INR 18 crore |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder | INR 14 crore |
| Travis Head | Batsman | INR 10 crore |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Batsman | INR 8 crore |
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have announced their retained players for IPL 2025, focusing on retaining core talent to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. These players have been crucial to RCB’s performance in previous seasons, and their retention reflects the franchise’s strategy to build a competitive team ahead of IPL 2025.
| Player | Role | Retention Amount | Retention Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Batsman | INR 20 crore | First Retention |
| Faf du Plessis | Batsman | INR 18 crore | Second Retention |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder | INR 14 crore | Third Retention |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler | INR 12 crore | Fourth Retention |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder | INR 10 crore | Fifth Retention |
