Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 31, 2024, 09:12 PM
IPL 2025 Retention: The 18th season of IPL is going to start in the year 2025, and before that a mega auction will be organized. All the ten teams have started working on their strategy and selection. Before this auction, every team was given the opportunity to retain a maximum of six players, and all the teams have released their retention list. Big money was spent on some players in the retention process, with the biggest names including Virat Kohli, Nicholas Pooran, and Heinrich Klaasen.Biggest name of retention: Heinrich KlaasenThis time Heinrich Klaasen's name has come up as the most expensive player in the retention list. Sunrisers Hyderabad has retained Heinrich Klaasen for Rs 23 crore. His previous salary was Rs 5.25 crore, and this time he has got a big increase. In retention, Klaasen surpassed big names like Virat Kohli and Nicholas Pooran, who have been retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants respectively for Rs 21 crore.Virat Kohli's increased priceRCB has retained Virat Kohli for Rs 21 crore, making him India's most expensive player this season. Kohli's salary was Rs 15 crore last season, making it a significant hike. Kohli's influence and popularity in the IPL justifies this, and it is a big move on RCB's part.Expense on Nicholas Pooran and other star playersLucknow Super Giants have also retained Nicholas Pooran for Rs 21 crore. A total of three players have been retained in this auction for an amount of more than 20 crore. Among other star players, Rajasthan Royals have retained Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal for Rs 18 crore. Chennai Super Kings have also retained Ravindra Jadeja and Rituraj Gaikwad for Rs 18 crore each. Sunrisers Hyderabad have also retained Pat Cummins for Rs 18 crore.2025 IPL season: Big names joining againThe 2025 season of IPL can prove to be another great opportunity for the players. After the mega auction, the teams will move in a new direction and there will be a chance to see many new combinations.