Courtesy: BCCI/IPL
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 h ave 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.
RR possible retentions for IPL 2025 mega auction
Rajasthan Royals (RR) put together a strong squad after the IPL 2022 mega auction. They qualified for the final after 14 years in IPL 2022, and made it into the playoffs in IPL 2024. However, they have failed to cross the finishing line to lift their second IPL trophy after 2008. Now, RR will look to take the full advantage of the six retention and bring their best players back in the squad ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. Let’s have a look at RR’s six possible retentions for IPL 2025.
RR Retention list
Sanju Samson
Skipper Sanju Samson could be first retained player for RR ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. Samson has been a crucial player for RR over the years, and has also been impressive with his captaincy, leading RR to the finals in 2022. RR could retain Sanju Samson for ₹18 crore.
