50 players will be retained before IPL! These big names are at the forefront of the race

IPL 2025: Before IPL 2025, BCCI is preparing for a mega auction, which can be held later this year. Before this mega auction, BCCI is going to announce the retention policy soon, in which the franchise will be allowed to retain 5 players. These can include 3 Indian and 2 foreign players. In the last auction, the teams retained 4 players, but this time the Right to Match (RTM) card is likely to be removed. Let us know which 5 players all the franchises can retain.

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

The biggest name in the retention list of Chennai Super Kings can once again be MS Dhoni, who can play another season for the team. Apart from him, Rituraj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja are likely to be retained among the Indian players. Among the foreign players, Rachin Ravindra and Mathisha Pathirana can also be at the forefront of the retention race.

2. Gujarat Titans (GT)

Captain Shubman Gill is expected to be retained for the Gujarat Titans team. Among the Indian players, Sai Sudarshan and Mohammed Shami can also be retained. Among the foreign players, Rashid Khan and David Miller are likely to be retained.

3. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

The combination of last season was very successful for Kolkata Knight Riders, and it will be difficult for the team to select 5 players. Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, and Varun Chakraborty can be the first choice among the Indian players. While among the foreign players, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell have strong claims.

4. Delhi Capitals (DC)

The retention list of Delhi Capitals is almost fixed. Among the Indian players, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav can be retained. Among the young foreign players, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristian Stubbs can remain a part of the team.

5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

KL Rahul, Ravi Bishnoi, and Ayush Badoni can be retained as Indian players for Lucknow Super Giants. Among the foreign players, Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis are likely to be retained.

6. Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai Indians have many star players, so making a retention list will be challenging. Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah can be the first choice for the team. Among the foreign players, Tim David and Gerald Coetzee are likely to be retained.

7. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

Virat Kohli will remain the first choice of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Along with him, Mohammad Siraj and Yash Dayal can also be retained among the Indian players. Among the foreign players, Faf du Plessis and Will Jacks can be retained in the team.

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

The Sunrisers Hyderabad team can retain their captain Pat Cummins. Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy can be the prominent names among the Indian players. Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen are strong contenders among the foreign players.

9. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Arshdeep Singh's name can be at the top of the retention list of Punjab Kings. Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh can be retained among the Indian players. Among the foreign players, the selection of Sam Curran and Kagiso Rabada is almost certain.

10. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Captain Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag can be prominent in the retention list of Rajasthan Royals. Jos Buttler and Trent Boult can be retained among the foreign players.

Conclusion

Before the mega auction of IPL 2025, all the franchises will have a chance to retain their strongest players. Under the retention policy of 3 Indian and 2 foreign players, the franchise teams will have to prepare their strategy very carefully. This competition among the teams will not only be limited to the selection of players, but will also have a deep impact on their future plans and performance.