IPL 2025 Auction: 10 Top Players Up for Grabs, 5 Captains Released

IPL Retentions 2024: Top 10 Players Who Haven’t Been Retained

The IPL 2024 retention window has closed, and their respective franchises have not retained several prominent players.

Here’s a look at the top 10 players who will now enter the auction pool:

1) Rishabh Panth

The Delhi Capitals have not retained the star wicketkeeper-batsman Pant. Pant, one of the most surprising names on this list, returned to competitive cricket in IPL 2024 after a severe car accident in December 2022.

2) KL Rahul

KL Rahul has parted ways with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after a three-year association. Despite leading LSG to the playoffs twice, Rahul decided to move on due to personal and professional reasons.

3) Jos Buttler

The Rajasthan Royals have not retained the explosive English batsman. Buttler’s departure is expected to make him one of the most sought-after players in the upcoming auction.

Highest Paid Retaines are as below

4) Arshdeep Singh

The Punjab Kings have not retained the left-arm pacer, known for his consistent performances in T20Is. Arshdeep’s release comes as a surprise, given his recent form.

5) Ishan Kishan

Mumbai Indians have decided not to retain the young wicketkeeper-batsman. Kishan, known for his aggressive batting style, will now be available in the auction pool.

6) Shreyas Iyer

The former Kolkata Knight Riders captain has not been retained. Iyer, who has been a critical player for KKR, will be looking for a new team in the upcoming season.

7) Mitchell Starc

Kolkata Knight Riders have not retained the veteran Australian pacer, who fetched a record bid last year. Starc’s release is notable, given his crucial role in KKR’s title triumph.

Five Captains Released ahead of the 2025 auction

8) Heinrich Klaasen

Sunrisers Hyderabad have not retained the South African wicketkeeper-batsman. Klaasen’s consistent performances in the middle order will make him a valuable addition to any team.

9) Nicholas Pooran

The Lucknow Super Giants have not retained the West Indies batsman. LSG will miss Pooran’s explosive batting, but he is expected to attract high bids in the auction.

10) Shubman Gill

In a surprising move, Gujarat Titans have not retained the young opener. Gill, who has been in excellent form, will be one of the top picks in the auction.

These players will now look forward to the IPL 2024 auction, where they are expected to attract substantial interest from various franchises.