The IPL 2025 retention window has officially closed, and all 10 franchises have unveiled their lists of retained players ahead of the highly anticipated mega auction. With the new season just around the corner, teams have carefully shaped their squads for a fresh challenge, holding on to their key players and releasing several big names.
This article breaks down the full list of retained players across all franchises, their respective salaries, and the remaining purse each team has left to spend at the auction.
1. Mumbai Indians
Retained Players:
- Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 crore)
- Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 crore)
- Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 crore)
- Rohit Sharma (₹16.30 crore)
- Tilak Varma (₹8 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹45 crore
RTM Option: 1 (uncapped)
Mumbai Indians have retained their core players, with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav continuing to be the pillars of their squad. The franchise will look to strengthen its middle-order and bowling attack during the mega auction.
2. Kolkata Knight Riders
Retained Players:
- Rinku Singh (₹13 crore)
- Varun Chakaravarthy (₹12 crore)
- Sunil Narine (₹12 crore)
- Andre Russell (₹12 crore)
- Harshit Rana (₹4 crore)
- Ramandeep Singh (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹51 crore
RTM Option: None
KKR has opted to retain several experienced players like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, while also holding on to some promising young talent. They will now look to fill in the gaps with fresh faces at the auction.
3. Chennai Super Kings
Retained Players:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (₹18 crore)
- Matheesha Pathirana (₹13 crore)
- Shivam Dube (₹12 crore)
- Ravindra Jadeja (₹18 crore)
- MS Dhoni (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹55 crore
RTM Option: 1 (either capped or uncapped)
Chennai has retained their stalwarts, including MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ravindra Jadeja. With the remaining purse of ₹55 crore, CSK is likely to target strategic acquisitions in the upcoming auction.
4. Rajasthan Royals
Retained Players:
- Sanju Samson (₹18 crore)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (₹18 crore)
- Riyan Parag (₹14 crore)
- Dhruv Jurel (₹14 crore)
- Shimron Hetmyer (₹11 crore)
- Sandeep Sharma (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹41 crore
RTM Option: None
Rajasthan Royals have retained their star players, including the captain Sanju Samson and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The squad looks balanced, but with a remaining purse of ₹41 crore, they’ll be looking to bolster their team further in the auction.
5. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Retained Players:
- Virat Kohli (₹21 crore)
- Rajat Patidar (₹11 crore)
- Yash Dayal (₹5 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹83 crore
RTM Option: 3 (1 uncapped, 2 capped)
RCB has kept hold of their star batter Virat Kohli and some rising stars like Rajat Patidar. With ₹83 crore still in hand, they are in a strong position to bid for a well-rounded team in the auction.
6. Delhi Capitals
Retained Players:
- Axar Patel (₹16.5 crore)
- Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 crore)
- Tristan Stubbs (₹10 crore)
- Abishek Porel (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹73 crore
RTM Option: None
Delhi Capitals have opted for a few key retentions, focusing on spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. They still have a solid ₹73 crore left, which they can use to strengthen other areas of the squad.
7. Gujarat Titans
Retained Players:
- Rashid Khan (₹18 crore)
- Shubman Gill (₹16.5 crore)
- Sai Sudharsan (₹8.5 crore)
- Rahul Tewatia (₹4 crore)
- Shahrukh Khan (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹69 crore
RTM Option: None
Gujarat Titans have made some crucial retentions, with Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill being key players for them. With a healthy purse left, they are likely to make some aggressive moves during the auction.
8. Lucknow Super Giants
Retained Players:
- Nicholas Pooran (₹21 crore)
- Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 crore)
- Mayank Yadav (₹11 crore)
- Mohsin Khan (₹4 crore)
- Ayush Badoni (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹69 crore
RTM Option: 1 (capped)
Lucknow Super Giants have retained some of their top performers, including Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi. Their remaining purse puts them in a strong position to make big moves in the auction.
9. Punjab Kings
Retained Players:
- Shashank Singh (₹5.5 crore)
- Prabhsimran Singh (₹4 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹110.5 crore
RTM Option: None
Punjab Kings have made fewer retentions compared to other teams, holding on to a couple of key young players. With a massive ₹110.5 crore in their purse, they are well-equipped to bid for big names in the auction.
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Retained Players:
- Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 crore)
- Pat Cummins (₹18 crore)
- Abhishek Sharma (₹14 crore)
- Travis Head (₹14 crore)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (₹6 crore)
Remaining Purse: ₹45 crore
RTM Option: 1 (uncapped)
Sunrisers Hyderabad have kept some of their big hitters like Heinrich Klaasen and Pat Cummins. With ₹45 crore left, they will look to build a squad that can compete for the title in 2025.
Notable Player Releases
Several big names have been released by their respective franchises, including:
- Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals)
- KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants)
- Mohammed Siraj (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
- Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians)
- Mitchell Starc (Kolkata Knight Riders)
These releases have already generated a lot of buzz, and the upcoming IPL 2025 auction will be a crucial opportunity for teams to rebuild and strengthen their squads.
Final Thoughts
With the retention process now complete, all eyes are on the IPL 2025 retained players list, where teams will use their remaining purse to complete their squads for the upcoming season. Whether it’s reinforcing their batting, strengthening the bowling department, or adding some new stars, the auction promises to be an exciting event. With a mix of experienced players and exciting young talents available, we can expect some major bidding wars in the coming weeks.
