The deadline has arrived for all ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their player retention lists. With a maximum of six players allowed to be retained, the teams will be making tough decisions on who to keep and who to release for the 2025 mega auction. The retention of players incurs deductions, with a maximum of five capped players and two uncapped Indian players allowed to be retained. All franchises, including Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will be revealing their final list today.
IPL 2025 Retention Deadline: Teams Face Tough Decisions
Today marks the deadline for all ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their player retention lists for the upcoming 2025 season. With a maximum of six players allowed to be retained, the teams face a difficult task in determining which players to keep and which to release ahead of the mega auction.
Background
The IPL is a professional Twenty20 cricket league established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It features eight franchises that compete annually in a round-robin format. Each team is allowed to retain a maximum of six players from its previous squad, with deductions applied based on the number of capped and uncapped Indian players retained.
Retention Rules
The retention rules for the 2025 IPL season are as follows:
Tough Decisions
With several talented players available, each franchise must weigh its options carefully. Factors such as player performance, team balance, and financial considerations will all influence the retention decisions.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Which players are likely to be retained by the defending champions Mumbai Indians? The Mumbai Indians are expected to retain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Kieron Pollard.
2. Will Chennai Super Kings retain MS Dhoni? MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket but continues to play for CSK. While his future is uncertain, it is possible that the franchise will retain him as a mentor or part of the support staff.
3. How many players can be retained via the RTM option? Each team is allowed to retain only one player via the RTM option.
4. What teams are likely to be the most active in the mega auction? The Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are expected to be the most active teams in the mega auction, as both franchises need to fill multiple key positions.
5. When will the IPL 2025 mega auction take place? The IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to take place in December 2024.
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