The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 retention lists have unveiled which players will remain with their respective franchises and which top talents will enter the auction pool. As teams re-strategize for the upcoming season, several prominent players find themselves in search of new teams. Here’s a rundown of the notable players released by each franchise as we approach the IPL 2025 mega auction:
Key Released Players by Franchise:
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): KL Rahul
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Ishan Kishan
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Mohammed Siraj
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Mohammed Shami
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yuzvendra Chahal
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Mitchell Starc, Shreyas Iyer
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Rishabh Pant
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Aiden Markram, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
This season’s releases bring excitement and intrigue to the IPL 2025 mega auction as teams prepare to recalibrate their rosters. Each player entering the auction represents a strategic addition that could shape the franchise’s fortunes in the upcoming season.