IPL 2025 Retention Race: 5 Iconic Players Set for Record ₹20 Crore Deal – Who Will Be Saved from the Auction Table?
Ahead of the mega event of IPL 2025, all the ten franchise teams have the last chance to retain their core players. Before the deadline ends on October 31, some franchises may offer their star players a lucrative contract of ₹20 crore to prevent them from going into the launch pool. The list includes veteran players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Vicky Christopher, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, who are also likely to be retained. Should the franchises call back their most loyal and dominant players or look into the fan nomination pool?
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INDC Network : Sports : The clock is ticking fast for the IPL 2025 mega auction, and this is the last chance for all the ten franchise teams to retain their most important players. Before the retention deadline ends on October 31, some players could be retained for Rs 20 crore to keep them out of the auction pool and boost the franchise's strength. Great performances and loyalty often have a high price in the IPL, and this year franchises could reward their star players with this lucrative contract.
1. Virat Kohli
is the only player with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) who has been with the team since the first season of IPL. The highest run-scorer in IPL history, Virat Kohli is almost certain to be retained for Rs 20 crore this season as well. In 2018, he was retained for Rs 18 crore, and now the franchise may offer him a better contract for his loyalty and consistency.
2. Rishabh Pant
Delhi Capitals (DC) captain and star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant hinted at leaving his team this season with an uncertain sign. In such a situation, DC can retain Pant for Rs 20 crore to take advantage of his leadership ability and explosive game.
3. Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer, the current captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), recently led his team to the IPL championship. Many teams are looking for a new captain, so KKR might want to retain Shreyas Iyer for Rs 20 crore.
4. Hardik Pandya
Mumbai Indians (MI) included their captain Hardik Pandya in a mega trade deal last season. The team can retain Hardik with a big deal this time so that his strong playing style can continue to benefit.
5. Rohit Sharma
There is speculation about India's experienced batsman and MI's most successful captain Rohit Sharma that he may leave the team. The franchise can retain him for Rs 20 crore this time so that he does not go to the auction pool and the team continues to benefit from his leadership abilities.
This year the IPL 2025 auction is going to be more exciting than ever, where all the teams will make every possible effort to retain their core players.
