IPL 2022 Retention Live: Today is the last date for franchises to submit their list of retained players ahead of the IPL mega auction.
IPL 2022 Retention Live Updates:
The Indian Premier League is all set to expand from the next season with the addition of two new teams – Lucknow and Ahmedabad. It will add an extra bit of competitiveness as the previous teams will be fighting against new contenders. The mega auction will happen ahead of the next season which will help the new franchise to get a fair chance in having a quality squad.
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Each franchise can retain a maximum of 4 players:
According to the rules, each franchise can retain a maximum of 4 players. Of these, a maximum of two can be overseas cricketers and only three Indians will be allowed to get retained ahead of the auction.
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Cost of Retaining Players:
Retaining players will cost the franchises a hefty amount as if a team decides to use all 4 options of retention then the total purse available for the 4 players will be INR 42 Crores. The first chosen player will get INR 16 Crores, the 2nd will fetch INR 12 Crores, the 3rd will get a sum of INR 8 Crores, and the 4th will receive INR 6 Crores for their services.
Chennai Super Kings:
Chennai Super Kings will retain their skipper MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and one out of English all-rounders Moeen Ali and Sam Curran.
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Delhi Capitals:
Delhi Capitals have decided to retain Rishabh Pant as skipper ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. Besides, they have also retained Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje according to ESPNCricinfo.
Mumbai Indians:
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will retain captain Rohit Sharma. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan. While discussions are on with West Indies great Kieron Pollard, according to NDTV’s report.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore:
RCB is expected to retain their former skipper Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Yuzvendra Chahal. There are high chances that they might also pick one off Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Siraj, and Harshal Patel.
Rajasthan Royals:
Rajasthan Royals have decided to retain Sanju Samson as their skipper for next season alongside Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes.
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Sunrisers Hyderabad might choose Kane Williamson and Rashid Khan as their only two retained players. While KKR will look for a new skipper in the auction and retain only Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy.
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Punjab Kings:
According to some reports, KL Rahul wants to play for a new franchise next season which will force PBKS to retain only Mayank Agarwal.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Knight Riders are likely to retain their two all-rounders, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. While they want to keep Varun Chakravarty too. The Indian Express reports that KKR is still deciding on whether to retain Shubman Gill or Venkatesh Iyer.
