In just under a week, cricket fans will know which are the cricket stars that will be retained by their respective IPL teams. This year, each team can retain up to 6 players if they don’t want to use the right-to-match card. If a team decides to use the RTM card, then they can retain a total of five players.
Speculations are running high and players will be retained. The likes of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer are under focus going into the huge day. Kolkata Knight Riders who are the defending champions have huge decisions to make.
The biggest question will be if MS Dhoni will play IPL 2025 season for Chennai Super Kings. The former Indian star is yet to confirm his participation as the CSK team management has yet to sit down and have a chat with their former skipper.
Here are all the details about the IPL 2025 retention deadline day
What is the final day for teams to submit their retention list for IPL 2025?
The final day for all ten teams to reveal their retained list is the 31st of October 2024. All ten teams will have to give their final names to the BCCI which will then be revealed. It is up to the teams if they want to avail the RTM card during the Auctions in November.
How many players can be retained ahead of the IPL 2025 auction?
As said earlier, teams can choose to retain all six players and lose the Right to Match (RTM) card. If any team wants to use the RTM card during the auctions they can retain up to five players by next Thursday.
How many Indian or overseas players can be retained by a team?
There is no cap on how many Indian or overseas players can be retained by a side. For example, Sunrisers Hyderabad can choose to retain Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Travis Head for the coming season. Any team wanting to retain only Indian stars are also welcome to do it.
Is it compulsory for teams to retain all players?
It isn’t mandatory for teams to retain players ahead of the deadline on 31st October. Franchise owners can also decide to release all the players or retain as few as one or two players. This will give the team owners more money to spend during the IPL 2025 auctions.
Where can I watch the live broadcast of the IPL 2025 retention process?
Jio Cinema is set to broadcast all the happenings on 31st October as the ten teams name their retained players for IPL 2025. You can catch the live-action fold on the Website and OTT platform.
What time will the IPL 2025 retention process be broadcast?
Fans can tune into Jio Cinema at 16:30 (4:30) PM IST on the 31st of October 2024. Experts will give their views on the retained and released players for each team. By the end of the show, fans will come to know which star player will continue to don their favourite team's jersey.