With the IPL 2025 retention deadline approaching on October 31, attention is focused on the franchise rosters to determine which star players will remain and who will be released ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. As teams navigate budget constraints and devise strategies for their ideal lineups, this retention period may lead to the unexpected release of some prominent names. Let’s explore the key players anticipated to enter the auction.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul is prepared to leave LSG and seek new opportunities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. According to reports, he has already made the decision to depart from the franchise after the public fallout with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka became evident during a match. He is expected to be in high demand at the auction, with many teams looking for a wicketkeeper-batter.
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Shreyas Iyer
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wish to retain him due to his significant role as their captain as he had guided the team to IPL 2024 win. However, they are still deliberating whether he should be among the five top players they can keep.
With other prominent players like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Phil Salt, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Venkatesh Iyer already in the squad, KKR must make thoughtful decisions since they can only retain five capped players.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant also wants to part ways with Delhi Capitals, as he believes his talent could be better utilized by other teams. His captaincy in IPL 2024 for DC was not that great, and they may not be very keen to retain him. As a result, Pant might enter the 2025 IPL auction, with several major teams expressing interest in making him their captain.
