Thu Oct 31 14:42:49 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Retention: Big Names Released, High-Profile Players Retained

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 retention process has concluded with several big names being released, including Rishabh Pant from Delhi Capitals and Shreyas Iyer from Kolkata Knight Riders. This sets the stage for a highly anticipated mega auction.

**Key Highlights:**

* **High-Priced Retainments:** Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the highest retention price at ₹23 crore, edging out Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore, who was retained for ₹21 crore.
* **Notable Releases:** Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer are among the high-profile players released, creating a flurry of excitement for the upcoming auction.
* **Team Strategies:** Teams have adopted different retention strategies, with some focusing on core players and others opting for a complete rebuild. For example, Mumbai Indians retained their core group consisting of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya.
* **Auction Rules:** The IPL governing council has imposed a two-season ban on overseas players who opt out of the auction after being selected.
* **Impact Player Rule:** The Impact Player rule will continue for the 2025 to 2027 cycle, allowing teams to substitute a player during the match.
* **Mega Auction:** The mega auction is set to be a highly competitive affair, with the released players attracting significant interest from all franchises.

**Fan Reactions:**

The retention announcements have sparked a wave of excitement among IPL fans, with speculation rife about the players’ future destinations and the potential team compositions for the upcoming season.

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