Virat Kohli has been retained for a staggering Rs 21 crore, making him the highest-paid Indian player in the IPL 2025 Player Retentions. Along with Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have also retained Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal. Patidar will remain with the team for Rs 11 crore, while Dayal is retained for Rs 5 crore. This retention strategy allows RCB to have three Right to Match (RTM) cards for the upcoming IPL 2025 Mega Auction. There is speculation about Kohli potentially returning to a leadership role in the team, but it is uncertain if he will reassume the captaincy. Faf du Plessis led the team in the previous season, where RCB struggled with bowling consistency. Despite a rough start in the 2024 season, the team made a remarkable comeback, reaching the playoffs but eventually being eliminated by the Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator. The list of released players for the upcoming auction is yet to be updated.
Virat Kohli has been retained for a staggering Rs 21 crore, making him the highest-paid Indian player in the IPL 2025 Player Retentions. Along with Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have also retained Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal. Patidar will remain with the team for Rs 11 crore, while Dayal is retained for Rs 5 crore. This retention strategy allows RCB to have three Right to Match (RTM) cards for the upcoming IPL 2025 Mega Auction. There is speculation about Kohli potentially returning to a leadership role in the team, but it is uncertain if he will reassume the captaincy. Faf du Plessis led the team in the previous season, where RCB struggled with bowling consistency. Despite a rough start in the 2024 season, the team made a remarkable comeback, reaching the playoffs but eventually being eliminated by the Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator. The list of released players for the upcoming auction is yet to be updated.
