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The DC Retained Players 2025 List reveals the key players Delhi Capitals (DC) have kept for the upcoming DC 2025 IPL Team. Notably, the franchise has decided not to retain star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Instead, they have retained four players: India’s spin duo Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, South African Tristan Stubbs, and uncapped wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel. Kuldeep, who played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory, was retained for INR 13.25 crore, while Axar Patel, a solid all-rounder with 11 wickets and 235 runs in 2024, was kept for INR 16.50 crore. Stubbs, with his explosive batting and strong performance in 2024, was retained for INR 10 crore. Porel, who showed great promise in his debut season, was kept for INR 4 crore. These retentions reflect DC’s strategic approach as they prepare for the upcoming auction and the 2025 season.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) has made strategic decisions ahead of the IPL 2025 season, retaining two uncapped players: Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh. Shashank Singh, who impressed last season with 354 runs at a strike rate of 164.65, has been retained for ₹5.5 crore, while Prabhsimran Singh, a young talent, is retained for ₹4 crore. The PBKS 2025 Retained Players List includes these two key players as the franchise heads into the IPL 2025 mega auction with the largest budget of INR 110.50 crore. This gives PBKS a great opportunity to build a competitive squad and strengthen their team in the pursuit of breaking their playoff drought.

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Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma Lead SRH's Retained Players for IPL 2025

SRH has announced their retained players for IPL 2025 following a strong performance in IPL 2024, where they finished as runners-up. The team, led by Australian captain Pat Cummins, will retain key players including South African powerhouse Heinrich Klaasen (INR 23 crore), who was a standout performer with 479 runs at a strike rate of 171.07. Indian all-rounder Abhishek Sharma (INR 14 crore), who made waves with his explosive batting, and Pat Cummins (INR 18 crore), will also remain integral parts of the squad. Other notable retainments include Travis Head (INR 14 crore), who had a breakthrough season in 2024, and Nitish Kumar Reddy (INR 6 crore). With limited player retention options, SRH is strategically holding on to key figures to challenge for their second IPL title in 2025. The SRH retained players list highlights the franchise's focus on maintaining a competitive edge with a blend of international and domestic talent.

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Ahead of IPL 2025, RCB retained players three key players: Virat Kohli (INR 21 crore), Rajat Patidar (INR 11 crore), and fast bowler Yash Dayal (INR 5 crore). Kohli, the team's star and 2024 Orange Cap winner, remains crucial to RCB's success. Patidar’s blistering form in IPL 2024 made him an essential player, while Dayal’s impressive bowling has earned him a key role in the team. RCB has released several big names, including Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammad Siraj, but retains flexibility with a budget of INR 83 crore and three Right to Match (RTM) cards for potential additions during the auction.

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Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Chennai Super Kings CSK retained list, holding on to five key players for another shot at the title. Leading the pack are captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, both retained for ₹18 crore each. Gaikwad’s consistency at the top and Jadeja’s impact with both bat and ball make them indispensable to CSK's setup. The iconic MS Dhoni, despite being an uncapped player, has also been retained for ₹4 crore, continuing to lead the team with his unmatched experience and leadership qualities. In addition to these stalwarts, young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesa Pathirana has been retained for ₹13 crore, owing to his impressive performances with the ball, especially in the death overs. The dynamic middle-order batter Shivam Dube, retained for ₹12 crore, will also continue to play a crucial role for CSK with his power-hitting abilities. On the flip side, CSK has decided to release a few players, including Indian pacer Tushar Deshpande and New Zealand internationals Rachin Ravindra and Daryll Mitchell, as they look to fine-tune their squad for the 2025 campaign. With these retentions, CSK aims to build a balanced squad, blending youth and experience, as they chase their record 6th IPL title under the leadership of MS Dhoni.

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