RCB to Retain Kohli, Patidar, and Dayal Ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auction
As the October 31 deadline approaches for franchises to submit their retention lists, teams can keep up to six players—five capped internationals and two uncapped players—before the mega auction. The IPL has set minimum retention costs for each player, but franchises are free to negotiate their contracts within those parameters.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is set to retain three key players—Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal—prior to the IPL 2025 mega auction. This decision reflects RCB's strategy to maintain a strong core within the squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Retention Details
By retaining two capped players, Kohli and Patidar, along with uncapped bowler Dayal, RCB will incur a minimum deduction of INR 36 crore from their auction purse. They will enter the mega auction with three right-to-match (RTM) options available, allowing them to re-acquire one uncapped Indian player and two capped players, or three capped players, providing them with flexibility in their roster management.
Departures and New Directions
Notably, RCB will part ways with several high-profile players, including their 2024 captain Faf du Plessis, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green. The team finished fourth in the IPL 2024 season but suffered a setback by losing in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad. These changes indicate a potential shift in strategy as RCB aims to enhance their competitiveness in the tournament.
IPL Retention Rules
As the October 31 deadline approaches for franchises to submit their retention lists, teams can keep up to six players—five capped internationals and two uncapped players—before the mega auction. The IPL has set minimum retention costs for each player, but franchises are free to negotiate their contracts within those parameters.
RCB's decisions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction will be crucial in shaping their team dynamics for the upcoming season. Retaining experienced players like Kohli alongside promising talents such as Patidar and Dayal could provide a strong foundation as they look to build a more successful campaign and break their title drought.
