The Delhi Capitals (DC) announced their IPL 2025 player retentions with a notable omission—former captain Rishabh Pant, who has played 111 matches for DC and scored 3,284 runs at an average of 35.31. Speculation surrounds Pant’s non-retention, with some reports suggesting monetary disputes and others hinting at Pant’s reservations regarding Shreyas Iyer’s potential return to DC. Regardless, Pant is now part of the pool for the upcoming mega auction.
Delhi Capitals Retained Players and Salaries:
- Axar Patel – Rs 16.5 crore
- Kuldeep Yadav – Rs 13.25 crore
- Tristan Stubbs – Rs 10 crore
- Abhishek Porel (uncapped) – Rs 4 crore
- RTM Card Available – 2
With a remaining purse of Rs 76.25 crore, DC’s owner, Parth Jindal, shared that the team has strategically retained a mix of experience and youth but plans to use their Right to Match (RTM) cards during the auction, potentially targeting former DC players like Pant and Rasikh Salam Dar. “Our intent is to build a strong, balanced squad that can bring home the IPL trophy to our city,” Jindal commented, emphasizing DC’s commitment to crafting a competitive team for the upcoming season.