In all, 46 players were retained by their respective franchises from a maximum of 60 slots available. It means that the player auction will see a maximum of 204 spots up for grab next month
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is retained, but Rishabh Pant is not. Andre Russell is retained, but Shreyas Iyer is not. Rajat Patidar is retained, K.L. Rahul is not.
The suspense over player retention ahead of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL’s) player retentions ahead of next month’s big player auction was over on Thursday October 31, 2024 evening with the official list of retentions having been announced.
IPL 2025 Retention LIVE Updates: Kohli, Pooran retained for 21 cr, Klaasen gets 23 cr; Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer enter auction; Hardik to continue to MI captain
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IPL 2025: Dhoni hints at potential return; ‘Just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I’m able to play’
There has been speculation about Dhoni’s future since he handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad in the last season and began batting lower in the order.
Former India and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni has hinted at a potential return for IPL 2025, saying he wants to enjoy “whatever last few years of cricket” he can play, amid speculation regarding his availability for the upcoming season.
There has been speculation about Dhoni’s future since he handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad in the last season and began batting lower in the order.