LSG are likely to retain Pooran as their top pick, alongside fast-bowling talent Mayank Yadav, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, and uncapped player Ayush Badoni for the upcoming IPL auction.
Delhi Capitals reached their first-ever final in 2020, but in the last season, they missed the playoffs by net run rate, finishing with seven wins, seven losses, and 14 points.
KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock among others have been released by Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2025 Auction in November end. Check LSG's full list of retained and released players here
Chennai Super Kings have retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Pathirana, Dhoni, Jadeja, Gaikwad. Rishabh Pant not retained by Delhi Capitals
After a month of intense negotiations, a complex management structure ultimately led Pant to leave the franchise he had represented for eight years, including three seasons as captain.
At 5 PM IST on October 31, fans will learn which of their favourite players will remain and who will be available for grabs in the mega auction later on.
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It won't come as a surprise if Punjab Kings decide not to retain any players ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. Tom Moody suggested Punjab could retain uncapped players.
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While Nicholas Pooran is only overseas players in LSG's retention list, Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan are expected to be the two uncapped who will continue to represent the Lucknow-based franchise.
There has been speculation over Dhoni's future since he handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad last season and began batting lower in the order.
Before the IPL 2025 auction, Capitals have to finalise who they will retain before the October 31 deadline for the official announcement of the list
KKR is filled with star players, which means picking the best possible names for retention will require a lot of brainstorming by the team management.
Questions have arisen about whether Rahul will be among LSG's retained players, his desire to stay with the team, or if he might remain with the squad but lose the captaincy.
Despite having players like Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, and Ab De Villiers play for them, the Bengaluru-based franchise has failed to capture the ultimate glory in the 17 seasons
The GMR Group, which recently acquired Hampshire, and Avram Glazer, co-owner of Manchester United, also submitted bids ahead of the October 18 deadline set by the ECB for potential investors.
Unlike other teams focusing on whom to retain, Mumbai are expected to concentrate more on whom to release. Check MI's probable list of retained players here
While there has been much talk about Dhoni being retained as an uncapped player by CSK for IPL 2025, it is hard to believe CSK would cash in on this option