Franchises are faced with the tough decision of which players to release and retain for IPL 2025. With prominent names like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer ready to enter the mega auction, teams have released players who could spark bidding wars. Let’s explore the Released Indians XI ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
While most teams managed to keep their core lineups intact, Punjab Kings retained only two players. Teams will complete their rosters during the auction scheduled for November or December. Punjab Kings (PBKS) enter with Rs 110.5 crore, putting them in a strong position to bid for top players, while Rajasthan Royals (RR), retaining six key players, have Rs 41 crore remaining for the auction.
Released Indians XI ahead of IPL 2025 auction
- KL Rahul- LSG
- Devdutt Padikkal – LSG
- Rishabh Pant-DC
- Shreyas Iyer- KKR
- Nitish Rana – KKR
- Jitesh Sharma- PBKS
- Naman Dhir – MI
- Mohammad Shami – GT
- Mohammed Siraj – RCB
- Arshdeep Singh -PBKS
- Yuzvendra Chahal – RR
Indian players who will be in demand in IPL 2025 mega auction
Make the rumors true: KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant were not retained by the Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals, respectively. These players will be in contention for leading teams in the IPL 2025 season and are likely to attract the highest bids during the auction.
Devdutt Padikkal has proven that he can light up the tournament with his batting. Although he wasn’t at his best last season, he is a talent that any team would want to keep.
India’s two star pacers, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, were also not picked by the franchises. Shami may have been overlooked due to injury, while Siraj is currently going through a rough patch. However, a pacer of their caliber is always in high demand in India.
RR should not regret letting go of Chahal, as RCB did in IPL 2022. He is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament and could become a key bowler for any franchise. Arshdeep Singh’s release was a shocker, as he was anticipated to be PBKS’s first retention.
