IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Punjab Kings to Retain Only 1 Player? Know Details Here

IPL Retention 2025: Arshdeep Singh only PBKS retention?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are reportedly set to retain Arshdeep Singh as their sole capped player for IPL 2025, focusing on rebuilding their squad under new coach Ricky Ponting. Among the uncapped options, PBKS is expected to pick two players from Ashutosh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, and Harpreet Brar.

While Arshdeep is in discussions for retention, the franchise is inclined to let go of its big overseas names, including Bairstow and Rabada, in a bid to revamp the squad. PBKS aims to strategically retain impactful uncapped players who excelled last season, leveraging the auction to regain key capped players using RTM cards.

Gujarat Titans to retain only two players: Report

While the rumour-mongering is spreading like wildfire on social media, Gujarat Titans reportedly have finalised their IPL 2025 retention list, with Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill being the top picks.

As the franchise's two biggest stars, Rashid and Gill were obvious choices for retention, given their consistent performances and pivotal roles in the team.

As per a journalist, the three to four franchises expressed interest in Shubman Gill, offering to surpass the league's highest bid to secure his services.

However, the Gujarat Titans' captain opted for loyalty, choosing to stay with the team and making a selfless decision to continue leading the franchise in pursuit of more success.

Gujarat Titans Retention List -

No.1Rashid Khan

No.2 Shubman Gill ( Captain )

My Sources Confirmed 3-4 Franchise Were After Shubman & Were Ready To Surpass IPL's Highest Bid.

But Gujarat Captain Chose Loyalty & Made A Selfless Decision.

Keep Going Jatta ❤️ pic.twitter.com/POJHRMRQKi

— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) October 29, 2024

IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer to Stay?

Talking to a source close to the situation developing between Iyer and Kolkata Knight Riders told TOI that talks have begun. The source said, "As of last Friday, the two parties hadn't spoken. There was lot of word going around on Shreyas Iyer and KKR but the two never sat across the table to have any discussion with regards to the plans for future or the IPL retentions. The first conversation happened on Sunday."

IPL Retention 2025 Announcements Live: SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad may be planning to retain five key players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction with their focus kept on Indian talent. Heinrich Klaasen could be at the top of their retention list, followed by captain Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and local talent Nitish Reddy, strengthening their squad for the next season. Read more in detail here -

Indian Premier League Retention Live: PBKS

Punjab Kings (PBKS) may retain Arshdeep Singh as their only capped player, with uncapped players Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh also favored. Expected to release key overseas stars like Rabada and Livingstone, PBKS may be aiming for a fresh start under new coach Ricky Ponting, likely opting for a minimal retention strategy. Read more here in detail -

IPL Retention 2025 Deadline Live Updates: GT

There have been reports that Shubman Gill will stay with Gujarat Titans (GT) as captain, declining offers to enter the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Alongside him, Rashid Khan may be retained as vice-captain. GT could be focusing on rebuilding around these players, thus, potentially retaining David Miller and considering Sai Sudharsan as an RTM option. Read here in detail -

IPL 2025 Retention Statements Live: RR

Rajasthan Royals (RR) may be planning to retain Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag for IPL 2025, with an RTM card likely for Yuzvendra Chahal. Rahul Dravid, RR's head coach, is actively involved in the retention strategy. Notably, Jos Buttler and Avesh Khan are expected to be released ahead of the auction. Read more here in detail -

IPL Retention 2025 News Live: MI

Former Mumbai Indians (MI) player Harbhajan Singh anticipates MI will retain Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav for IPL 2025, questioning whether Rohit Sharma will stay. Rohit's recent performance has sparked debate, though his T20 World Cup success may influence MI's choice. Emerging talents like Tilak Varma could also be prioritized. Read more about what he said here -

IPL Retention 2025 Players News Live: LSG

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) may plan to retain five players-Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, and Ayush Badoni-for IPL 2025, and could decide to focus on youth and core stability. KL Rahul, surprisingly, may not be retained, though LSG could use an RTM card to reacquire him. With INR 69 crore available, LSG will have ample auction flexibility. Read more about it here -

IPL 2025 Retention Team News Live: DC

Speaking exclusively to Star Sports about the potential IPL retentions for Delhi Capitals, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh said "We have heard a lot of speculation on whether Rishabh Pant will be retained or not. Time will tell, but if I was a part of the management there, then I would have retained him. Rishabh Pant should be retained. Axar Patel should be retained. Stubbs should be retained. And the 4th player to be retained will be Fraser McGurk. And if you want to retain the 5th player, then it could be Mitch Marsh. Apart from that, I think there is no other player that you would want to retain. Out of those 5 players, I think Delhi Capitals should retain at least 4 of them."

IPL Retention 2025 Live: RCB

Harsha Bhogle suggests Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retain Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, and Mohammed Siraj to secure a strong core for the next IPL cycle. Bhogle also advises investing more in pacer Yash Dayal and proposes an alternative approach, retaining only Kohli and Dayal to rebuild. Read more about it here -

IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates - KKR

As the IPL retention deadline nears, franchises finalize their player lists for IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders, defending champions, face tough decisions on key retentions. Likely keeps include Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, uncertain about Captain Shreyas Iyer and Rinku Singh, they may still have to definitely part ways with Varun Chakravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer, and Phil Salt even after having a good IPL 2024 season. Read here in detail -

IPL Retention 2025 Announcements Live: CSK

Harbhajan Singh believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) top retention for IPL 2025 if available. If CSK retains five players, they will enter the auction with one RTM option and a reduced purse. Harbhajan's predicted retention list includes Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, and Matheesha Pathirana. Know what he said more from this article -

IPL 2025 Retention Statements Live

The IPL 2025 retention rules allow franchises to keep up to six players using retention or Right To Match (RTM) cards, with RTM costing INR 75 crore out of the INR 120 crore purse. Uncapped players, including eligible long-absent Indian players, can be retained at lower costs, prompting strategic retention and auction bids. Read all about the players all the IPL 2025 teams could retain here -

IPL Retention 2025 News Live: Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer's future with KKR is uncertain, despite leading them to the 2024 title. Reports suggest he may not be KKR's first retention, as the team favors Andre Russell. Additionally, KKR's budget constraints and a substantial offer from a rival franchise may influence Iyer's decision to stay. Read more about it in detail -

IPL Retention 2025 Players News Live: Rishabh Pant

Delhi Capitals' retention of Rishabh Pant remains uncertain, despite co-owner Parth Jindal's earlier commitment. With GMR Group now handling operations, complexities arise as responsibilities split with JSW. Reports indicate Pant might not remain as captain, sparking interest from teams like RCB, PBKS, and LSG eager to sign him. Read details of the DC captain's financial journey throughout the years here -

IPL 2025 Retention Team News Live: KL Rahul

KL Rahul has come into focus with the retention deadline day coming near. As per several media reports, Lucknow Super Giants will be parting ways with their captain. With that news came the overflowing rumours as to where he might be moving to next. Very recently he said, 'Let's hope so' when an RCB fan asked him if he would move there, fanning rumours further. Read all about it and other details of his possible departure from LSG here -

IPL Retention 2025 News Live: MS Dhoni

With a thousand speculations and worries fans' about the involvement of MS Dhoni in the IPL 2025, it seems Thala himself hinted at the news a few days ago during a promotional event. He said, "I want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I am able to play." Read more of what he said in detail here -

IPL Retention 2025 Live

Hello and welcome to our live coverage as the deadline day nears for all teams to submit their lists. Some teams may submit their teams sooner rather than later and we will bring that news and all the rumours floating around to you here.