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IPL 2025 Full List Of Retained Players By CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, DC, PBKS, RR, LSG, GT - In Pics
As the anticipation builds for IPL 2025, the recent player retention lists have stirred excitement across franchises and fans alike. With some teams holding onto their core talent while others make room for fresh faces, these decisions highlight each team's strategy and ambition for the upcoming season. From Mumbai Indians’ strong core to Punjab Kings’ auction-heavy approach, here’s a breakdown of the retained players, the money spent, and the key surprises as the teams prepare to battle for the championship.
Mumbai Indians’ Core Squad Remains Intact
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Retained Players and Amounts:
Rohit Sharma: ₹16.35 crore Jasprit Bumrah: ₹18 crore Suryakumar Yadav: ₹16.35 crore Hardik Pandya: ₹16.35 crore Tilak Varma: ₹8 croreStrategy: MI retains its seasoned core, preserving both top-order strength and bowling depth.
CSK Holds on to Key Players, Including MS Dhoni
Retained Players and Amounts:
MS Dhoni: ₹4 crore Ruturaj Gaikwad: ₹18 crore Ravindra Jadeja: ₹18 crore Matheesha Pathirana: ₹13 crore Shivam Dube: ₹12 croreStrategy: CSK banks on Dhoni’s leadership while focusing on their young talent for sustained performance.
RCB Surprises with Kohli as Their Only Big Star
Retained Players and Amounts:
Virat Kohli: ₹21 crore Rajat Patidar: ₹11 crore Yash Dayal: ₹4 croreStrategy: RCB retains Kohli while setting the stage to build around him with emerging talent.
Gujarat Titans Secure Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill
Retained Players and Amounts:
Rashid Khan: ₹18 crore Shubman Gill: ₹16.50 crore Sai Sudharsan: ₹8.50 crore Rahul Tewatia: ₹4 crore Shahrukh Khan: ₹4 croreStrategy: GT opts for a balanced all-round lineup with a focus on aggressive bowling and a solid batting core.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bets Big on Overseas Talent
Retained Players and Amounts:
Pat Cummins: ₹18 crore Travis Head: ₹14 crore Heinrich Klaasen: ₹23 crore Abhishek Sharma: ₹14 crore Nitish Kumar Reddy: ₹6 croreStrategy: SRH’s international-heavy lineup aims to reinforce batting power and seasoned experience.
KKR’s Dependence on Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy
Retained Players and Amounts:
Rinku Singh: ₹13 crore Varun Chakravarthy: ₹12 crore Sunil Narine: ₹11 crore Andre Russell: ₹10 crore Harshit Rana: ₹4 crore Ramandeep Singh: ₹4 croreStrategy: KKR focuses on a solid spin attack paired with versatile middle-order options.
Delhi Capitals Reinforce Spin with Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav
Retained Players and Amounts:
Axar Patel: ₹16.50 crore Kuldeep Yadav: ₹13.25 crore Tristan Stubbs: ₹10 crore Abhishek Porel: ₹4 croreStrategy: DC bets on spin strength alongside emerging batting talent for a balanced lineup.
Punjab Kings Retain Only Two Players, Keeping a Massive Auction Purse
Retained Players and Amounts:
Shashank Singh: ₹5.5 crore Prabhsimran Singh: ₹4 croreStrategy: PBKS heads into the auction with ₹110.5 crore, aiming to strategically outbid for fresh talent.
Rajasthan Royals Keep Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal
Retained Players and Amounts:
Sanju Samson: ₹18 crore Yashasvi Jaiswal: ₹18 crore Riyan Parag: ₹7 crore Dhruv Jurel: ₹4 crore Shimron Hetmyer: ₹8.50 crore Sandeep Sharma: ₹4 croreStrategy: RR’s blend of youth and experience remains central to their retention strategy.
LSG Retains Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi
Retained Players and Amounts:
Nicholas Pooran: ₹21 crore Ravi Bishnoi: ₹11 crore Mayank Yadav: ₹6 crore Mohsin Khan: ₹5 crore Ayush Badoni: ₹4 croreStrategy: LSG’s retention of power hitters and promising bowlers ensures strong offense and defense.
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