IPL 2023 Auction: IPL Retention: Cricket fans all around the globe, mark your calendars. The mini-auction for next year’s IPL is set to take place on December 23 in Kochi. The news comes a day after newly-appointed IPL chairman Arun Dhumal revealed his wish to make the league the leading domestic competition in the world. Before that, the big retention day is set for November 15. Follow IPL 2023 Live updates on Insidesport.IN
The ten participating teams have already begun preparing their squads for next year’s edition. The deadline to retain and release the players from their respective IPL Squads fast approaching. Each team has been granted an extra sum of Rs 5 crore (INR 50 million), increasing the pursue value to Rs 95 crore for the 2023 mini-auction.
IPL 2023 Auction set for December 23 in Kochi, CSK, MI, DC, RCB, & GT finalise retention & release list, Follow LIVE Updates
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Here’s a look at some top IPL franchises and their possible retention plan ahead of the Mini-Auction:
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings will strengthen their squad by roping the needed the players in IPL 2022 mega auction. On considering Chennai Super Kings, the team with 4 IPL trophies will always love to play with their core team that will always remain unchanged in almost every situation. CSK is well known for backing up their players even in their tough situations. CSK will enter the IPL 2022 mega auction with a purse value of INR 48 Crores. CSK will try to rope the best wicketkeeper-batsman who can replace MS Dhoni in the near future.
CSK Retained Players: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Mukesh Choudhary, Dwaine Pretorius Deepak Chahar.
CSK Released players: Chris Jordan, Adam Milne, Narayan Jagadeesan, Mitchell Santner.
Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu will be released as they have retired.
2. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians (MI) also had a horrible time during the last edition of the IPL. The MI Paltan needs to make a call on their senior all-rounder Kieron Pollard. However, the five-time champions will surely retain their core members of the squad. Captain Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah will all be retained.
MI Retained Players: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Daniel Sams, Tim David, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Tristan Stubbs, Tilak Varma
MI Released Players: Fabian Allen, Kieron Pollard, Tymal Mills, Mayank Markande, Hrithik Shooken
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bangalore are still waiting to lift their maiden IPL trophy. They will be keen to build their team strong enough to lift the trophy in IPL 2023. RCB has a strong base of players including Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga. The likes of David Willey, Akash Deep and Karn Sharma are expected to be released from the squad.
RCB Retained Players: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Karthik, Mohammad Siraj, Harshal Patel, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rajat Patidar.
RCB Released Players: Siddharth Kaul, Karn Sharma David Willey, Akash Deep
IPL 2023 Auction set for December 23 in Kochi, BCCI set to take final call at IPL GC meeting next week, franchises finalize retention & release list, Follow LIVE Updates
4. Gujarat Titans (GT)
Appearing first in the competition, Gujarat Titans scripted history after they won their first IPL in the last concluded edition. The Titans have a strong core squad with the likes of Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, David Miller and Shubman Gill set to be retained. However, the same cannot be said for Matthew Wade who had a very bad time during IPL 2023. The defending champions might also release the likes of Vijay Shankar and Varun Aaron.
GT Retained Players: Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar, Wriddhiman Saha, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Shami, Rahul Tewatia, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
GT Released Players: Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Gurkeerat Mann Singh, Jayant Yadav, Pradeep Sangwan, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore Varun Aaron.
Trade In: As per reports, GT are interested in trading Ferguson for Shivam Mavi with KKR.
IPL 2023 Auction set for December 23 in Kochi, BCCI set to take final call at IPL GC meeting next week, franchises finalize retention & release list, Follow LIVE Updates
5. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals (DC) are likely to release their Rs 10.75 crore signing from last year ahead of IPL 2023. Shardul Thakur was a huge investment as DC almost emptied its bank to grab his services. However, Thakur failed to make a huge impact as per his price tag and now the franchise looks to release the all-rounder. As per reports, DC are set to release five players including Shardul Thakur, KS Bharat and Tim Seifert.
DC Retained Players: Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav.
DC Released Players: Shardul Thakur, Tim Siefert, KS Bharat, Mandeep Singh, Ashwin Hebbar.
IPL 2023 Auction set for December 23 in Kochi, BCCI set to take final call at IPL GC meeting next week, franchises finalize retention & release list, Follow LIVE Updates
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