The excitement for the 2025 IPL season continues to build as teams narrow down their player retention lists, showcasing a mix of new talent and iconic players. The IPL Governing Council has set October 31 as the deadline for franchises to submit their retained player lists. As the franchises fine-tune their strategies, big names like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are likely to continue with their home teams, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), respectively. Over a month after the IPL Governing Council unveiled player regulations for the 2025-27 cycle, the BCCI granted each team the flexibility to retain up to six players through either direct retention or the Right to Match (RTM) card. Teams can retain a maximum of five capped players, both Indian and overseas, while also keeping up to two uncapped players. This structure allows franchises to build a strong, balanced core while maintaining competitive player movement for the upcoming seasons.
