IPL 2025 player contracts News

As the IPL 2025 retention deadline looms, all eyes are on the franchise lists to see which star players will stay and who will enter the mega auction pool. With teams carefully balancing budgets and strategizing for an ideal squad, this retention phase could see some big names surprisingly released. Here’s a look at the key players expected to hit the auction block and how these decisions could shape the upcoming IPL season.

The IPL governing council has set a clear deadline for teams to submit their retained players list. Each franchise must finalize and announce their retained players by 5 PM IST on October 31.

As the countdown to the IPL 2025 mega auction begins, teams are gearing up to finalize their retention lists amid new regulations from the BCCI. Each franchise can retain a maximum of six players, leading to strategic decisions that could shape their fortunes in the upcoming season. With a mix of seasoned stars and promising newcomers, the choices made now will play a pivotal role in determining which teams will dominate the tournament. Here’s a look at the likely player retention for all ten IPL franchises, highlighting key candidates poised to stay in the mix.

While the exact dates of the IPL 2025 mega auction are yet to be confirmed, BCCI officials have hinted at two possible windows: mid-November or mid-December.