Thu Oct 31 07:13:31 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Retention List: Big Names Set to Go Under the Hammer as Franchises Finalize Their Choices

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is gearing up for a mega auction, and the retention process is in full swing. With the deadline for franchises to submit their retention lists set for October 31st, the cricketing world is abuzz with speculation about who will stay and who will be available for the auction.

**Key Highlights:**

* **Retention Deadline:** October 31st
* **Retention Limit:** Each franchise can retain a maximum of 6 players, with a limit of 5 capped players and 2 uncapped Indian players.
* **Right to Match (RTM):** Franchises have the option to use the Right to Match card to retain a player who has been bid for in the auction.
* **Auction Date:** The exact date of the auction is yet to be announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), but it is expected to take place towards the end of November and last for two days.

**Notable Players Expected to be Auctioned:**

* **Shreyas Iyer:** Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer is likely to be released, along with Andre Russell and Mitchell Starc.
* **Rishabh Pant:** Pant’s future with Delhi Capitals is uncertain, and he is likely to be auctioned, with Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings showing interest.
* **KL Rahul:** Another star batsman who might be available for auction.
* **Cheteshwar Pujara:** The veteran batsman, known for his Test prowess, could find himself in the auction.

**Franchises’ Retention Strategies:**

* **Sunrisers Hyderabad:** Have reportedly retained Heinrich Klassen, Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
* **Chennai Super Kings:** Expected to retain their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with Matheesha Pathirana, MS Dhoni, and possibly Ravindra Jadeja.
* **Royal Challengers Bangalore:** Could see Virat Kohli return as captain in IPL 2025.
* **Kolkata Knight Riders:** Likely to retain Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, and Harshit Rana.

**A Busy Auction Awaits:**

The IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to be a thrilling event with several big names up for grabs. As the deadline for retention lists approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the final decisions of the franchises and the potential impact on the future of the tournament.

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