Thu Oct 31 19:19:06 UTC 2024: ## IPL Retention Lists Out: Klassen Tops with ₹23 Crores, Kohli, Rohit Retained

**Hyderabad, India:** The highly anticipated IPL retention lists have been released, bringing an end to the weeks-long speculation about which players will be retained by their respective franchises.

**Klassen Commands Highest Price:** Sunrisers Hyderabad has retained Heinrich Klassen for a whopping ₹23 crore, making him the most expensive player in the retention process.

**Kohli, Rohit Retained:** Royal Challengers Bangalore has retained Virat Kohli at ₹21 crore, while Mumbai Indians have retained star batsman Rohit Sharma for ₹16.30 crore.

**Dhoni Retained as Uncapped Player:** Chennai Super Kings, however, has retained MS Dhoni as an uncapped player for ₹4 crore.

**Key Players Released:** Notable players who have been released from their respective franchises include Rishabh Pant (Delhi), KL Rahul (Lucknow), Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Mohammed Siraj (all released by RCB).

The IPL mega auction is scheduled to take place in the second or third week of November.

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