IPL 2025 Retentions: Big Surprises and Strategic Moves

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to reveal retention lists, sparking anticipation for the 2025 season. Teams like Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are making big decisions, while changes in salary caps mark a new financial era. Key players, including MS Dhoni, face possible farewells.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is ready to ignite the cricketing world as franchise retention lists are set to be disclosed, initiating the excitement for the upcoming 2025 season. Thursday marks the deadline for teams to finalize their retention picks, setting the stage for an intriguing league landscape.

Several franchises are aligning their strategies with squad retentions, prompting major decisions. Notably, Chennai Super Kings might retain key figures such as MS Dhoni, despite a substantial impact on their financials. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad is expected to name South African Heinrich Klaasen as their top retention, navigating through financial allocations.

In a significant shift, changes to salary caps introduce a novel financial dynamic to the IPL. The auction purse stands at Rs 120 crore. Players will now receive a match fee of Rs 7.5 lakhs per match, in addition to their contracts, a first in IPL history. This could influence future team compositions and strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)