Fri Nov 01 10:50:00 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025: Teams Finalize Player Retentions, Setting Stage for Mega Auction

**Bengaluru, October 31, 2024** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) entered a new phase today as all 10 teams officially announced their retained players ahead of the 2025 mega auction.

Several big names have been retained, including Virat Kohli by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for INR 21 crore, while Mumbai Indians will continue with Hardik Pandya as captain.

However, there were some notable departures, with KL Rahul being released by Lucknow Super Giants and Mitchell Starc being released by Kolkata Knight Riders.

**Key Highlights:**

* **RCB Retains Kohli, Patidar, and Dayal:** Virat Kohli continues to be a key part of RCB’s plans, alongside Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal.
* **Hardik Pandya Remains Mumbai Indians Captain:** Pandya will lead the Mumbai Indians for the 2025 season.
* **Rishabh Pant Retained by Delhi Capitals:** Pant’s future with Delhi Capitals remains secure.
* **KL Rahul Released by Lucknow Super Giants:** Rahul’s tenure with LSG comes to an end, with the team potentially looking towards younger players.
* **Shreyas Iyer’s Future Uncertain:** KKR’s captain in 2024 might be released, as the team looks to prioritize other players.
* **Mega Auction Dates Announced:** The mega auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Riyadh.

**Auction Purse Breakdown:**

Each team has a purse of INR 120 crore for the auction. Here is a breakdown of the remaining purse for each team after retentions:

* **Mumbai Indians:** INR 45 crore
* **Kolkata Knight Riders:** INR 45 crore
* **Chennai Super Kings:** INR 55 crore
* **Royal Challengers Bangalore:** INR 83 crore
* **Sunrisers Hyderabad:** INR 69 crore
* **Gujarat Titans:** INR 110.5 crore
* **Punjab Kings:** INR 41 crore
* **Lucknow Super Giants:** INR 73 crore
* **Delhi Capitals:** INR 51 crore
* **Rajasthan Royals:** INR 45 crore

The teams now have the opportunity to further build their squads through the mega auction, with several star players available. The upcoming auction promises to be an exciting event, as teams strive to create the strongest possible squads for the 2025 IPL season.

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