The Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline of October 31st has passed, revealing a list of prominent players who will enter the auction pool for the 2025 season. These notable absentees include:
Rishabh Pant: The star Indian wicketkeeper-batsman has been released by the Delhi Capitals, ending his eight-year stint with the franchise. Pant’s absence is a significant surprise, given his status as one of the most dynamic players in the league.
KL Rahul: The former Lucknow Super Giants skipper has parted ways with the franchise after three seasons. Rahul led LSG to two playoff appearances and is expected to be a highly sought-after player in the auction.
Mitchell Starc: The veteran Australian pacer was not retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders despite his impressive performance in the 2024 season. Starc’s release is a testament to the competitive nature of the IPL auction.
Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm pacer has been released by the Punjab Kings after a consistent run in India’s T20I team. Arshdeep’s 19 wickets in the 2024 IPL season highlight his value as a reliable bowler.
Shreyas Iyer: The former Kolkata Knight Riders captain has been released after leading the team to the IPL title in 2024. Iyer’s omission is a setback for the player, who was also left out of the BCCI’s contracted players list earlier this year.
Ishan Kishan: The big-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman has been released by the Mumbai Indians due to the franchise’s retention of five capped players. Kishan’s absence is a blow to MI, who have relied heavily on his explosive batting in recent seasons.
Jos Buttler: The England white-ball captain has been released by the Rajasthan Royals despite his impressive run as an opener. Buttler’s 359 runs in 11 matches in 2024 were not enough to convince the Royals to retain him.
Glenn Maxwell: The Australian batting all-rounder has been released by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a disappointing 2024 season. Maxwell’s failure to live up to expectations has led to his omission from the franchise’s retained players list.
Mohammed Siraj: The Indian pacer has been released by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after taking 15 wickets in 14 matches in 2024. Siraj’s release is a sign of the competitive nature of the IPL auction.
Mitchell Marsh: The Australian T20I captain has been released by the Delhi Capitals after playing just four matches in the 2024 season. Marsh’s injury-plagued campaign has contributed to his omission from the franchise’s retained players list.
These high-profile releases have set the stage for an exciting IPL auction, where teams will compete fiercely to acquire the services of these talented players.
