With the Oct. 31 deadline for player retention submissions fast approaching, franchises are busy strategizing who to retain for the upcoming game. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Teams are considering their options of keeping players, using a Right to Match (RTM) card or letting some go to free up budget space. The crucial decision-making period has been abuzz with reports outlining which players will play a key role in each team’s strategy for the new season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s retention plan ahead of IPL 2025 auction
According to the news ESPNcricinfo, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) They have finalized their list of retention options ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. It is expected to retain its key players, including the franchise Heinrich KlaasenPat Cumminsand Abhishek Sharma. Of these, Klaasen would be the best retention option, with reports suggesting he will be retained for a significant price.
Heinrich Klaasen’s keeping his high value at a high price
Klaasen, who played a vital role in SRH’s performance last season, is set to become the team’s best player. Reports suggest that the wicketkeeper-batsman will be retained for a whopping INR 23 crore, making him one of the most valuable players in the retention pool. Klaasen’s performances in IPL 2024 showcased his ability to close the innings and provide stability to the middle order, justifying the franchise’s decision to invest heavily in him.
Pat Cummins will continue as SRH captain in 2025
Cummins, who captained SRH to the final last season, is set to continue his leadership role in the 2025 season. The Australian pacer is expected to be kept at INR 18 crore. Cummins’ all-round skills and leadership have been crucial to SRH’s success and the franchise is keen to maintain that stability by keeping him at the helm for another year.
Abhishek Sharma will be retained as the main Indian player
Indian star Abhishek will be another important catch for SRH with reports indicating a retention price of INR 14 crore. Abhishek has been a consistent performer for SRH, contributing with both bat and ball, and his retention reflects the team’s desire to build a balanced squad. His all-round skills make him an asset and SRH will be looking for more in the upcoming season.
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Additional catches to include two more stars
Along with the core trio, SRH are also likely to finalize deals to retain Head of Travis and an uncapped Indian player Nitish Kumar Reddy. Both players have pledged and become part of the team’s long-term plans. It seems the franchise is interested in retaining the core group of players to maintain consistency next season.
IPL 2025 retention rules
The purse for the IPL 2025 auction is set at INR 120 crore, with each franchise allowed to retain six players, including one Indian player. The IPL has also set special retention slabs: INR 18 crore, INR 14 crore and INR 11 crore for the first three shut-outs and additional slabs of INR 18 crore and INR 14 crore for the next two shut-outs. The uncapped Indian players can get a maximum of INR 4 crore, while the franchise has the flexibility to split the INR 75 crore retention budget among the five limited-overs players as per their strategy.
SRH is looking to build a competitive squad for IPL 2025
With the retention decisions nearing finalisation, SRH are focused on building a squad that can compete at the highest level. The potential retention of Klaasen, Cummins, Abhishek and others shows the franchise’s commitment to maintaining a mix of experience and youth. As the deadline approaches, all eyes will be on how other franchises will strategize their moves and whether any surprise releases could shake up the auction dynamics.
