From KL Rahul to Rishabh Pant: Top players likely to be released before IPL 2025 auction

Top 5 Players to be Released Before IPL 2025 Auctions: The BCCI and the IPL Governing Council have accelerated preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, which will be held next year. A mega auction for the players will be conducted. Each team can retain six players. Teams can retain a maximum of six players using direct retention and the Right to Match (RTM) option. Due to the limited retention rules, teams have to release big stars.

1. KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants)

Lucknow Super Giants signed KL Rahul for Rs.18 crore in the 2022 mega auction. He captained the team for three seasons. Due to poor form and injuries, the Lucknow team is unlikely to retain him.

2. Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals)

Retaining Rishabh Pant was considered an easy task for Delhi Capitals. But, now reports suggest that he will leave the team. Reports suggest that his relationship with the team management is deteriorating.

3. Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Reports suggest that RCB will release 40-year-old Faf du Plessis before IPL 2025. The team may give preference to other foreign players.

4. Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Pat Cummins' leadership played a key role in a remarkable turnaround in Sunrisers Hyderabad's journey. Sunrisers may focus on retaining other foreign players.

5. Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL title in 2024. After Gautam Gambhir, Shreyas Iyer led Kolkata to the IPL title. KKR is thinking because Iyer's recent form has not been good.