These big players may be released before the auction, Rohit Sharma's name is also there

IPL 2025: Preparations for the next season of IPL are in full swing, and its effect may soon be seen in the retention policy. It is believed that the BCCI will soon decide which teams can retain how many of their players and how many will have to be released. This time some big names are expected to be released, which is expected to make the auction even more exciting. Let's know which big players can part ways with their team.

1. Rohit Sharma - Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is the biggest name on this list. Mumbai Indians' performance last season was not as expected, and questions were raised on Rohit's captaincy. In a leaked chat, Rohit was heard saying that the 2024 season could be his last. Hardik Pandya has now taken over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians, so Rohit Sharma can be released from the team. If this happens, he can become a part of another team in the auction, which will be a big development for the IPL.

2. KL Rahul - Lucknow Supergiants

KL Rahul's name is also in the discussion in this time's retention. Despite being the captain of Lucknow Supergiants, the team has not been able to do anything special under his captaincy. Apart from this, KL Rahul himself has been struggling with injuries and is no longer a part of India's T20 team. His personal performance has also raised questions. In such a situation, the Lucknow team can release him and look for new options in the auction.

3. Faf du Plessis - Royal Challengers Bangalore

The RCB team remains in the headlines every year, but has failed to win the title so far. The current captaincy of the team is in the hands of Faf du Plessis, who has crossed the age of 40 and has retired from international cricket. The mega auction takes place for three years, and in such a situation RCB will probably look for a young and long-term captain. Du Plessis' separation from RCB will not be a surprising news.

4. Glenn Maxwell - Royal Challengers Bangalore

Glenn Maxwell's IPL career has been full of ups and downs. He is often known for 'flop shows', despite this his price keeps increasing in every auction. Maxwell is currently with RCB, but at an amount of more than Rs 14 crore, he is not proving to be profitable for RCB. If RCB releases him, then the team can add two good players to its team in this amount. It will be interesting to see whether other teams bet on Maxwell after his release.

5. Other possible released players

Apart from these big names, some other players are also on the radar who can be released. These can also include names like Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey and Shikhar Dhawan. However, it completely depends on the team's strategy and auction planning.

Conclusion

The IPL 2025 season can be very exciting in terms of retention and auction. Many big names are on the verge of being released this time, and this can lead to big changes in the auction. Players who are not sure to be retained can start a new chapter with new teams in the auction. In the coming time, it will be clear from the BCCI's retention policy which players will remain with their team and who will look for new opportunities.