The franchises are geared up for the mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. With the new retention rules set by the BCCI, the franchises can now retain six players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. In case the franchises don't retain any of their players, they can use six right-to-match (RTM) cards instead during the auction, which allow them to bring their best players back to the squad for the same price at which any other franchise makes a final bid.
With six retentions available ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the franchises can bring their back to their squad who have been a crucial part of the team over the years with their consistent performances. The franchises have been given a deadline of October 31, to send their player retention list. Here’s the possible retentions for the franchises ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction.
GT possible retentions for IPL 2025 mega auction
Gujarat Titans (GT) went on to become one of the strongest teams in the IPL since their debut in IPL 2022. They became champions in 2022, and finished as the runners-up in 2023. However, GT didn’t have a memorable outing in IPL 2024 after releasing their former skipper Hardik Pandya. Now, GT will look to get their six best possible retentions ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction.
GT Retention List
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill took over the charge as captain of GT after Hardik Pandya’s exit. The opening batter has been a consistent performer for GT over the years, and is likely to the first retained player by the franchise ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. GT can retain him at a price of INR 18 crore.
