The 10 IPL franchises have announced their retention list for the 2025 season ahead of the mega auction. Hardik Pandya will continue to lead Mumbai Indians, while Jasprit Bumrah has become the team’s highest-paid retention. MS Dhoni has been retained by Chennai Super Kings as an uncapped player for a cost of Rs 4 crore. RCB has retained only three players, with Virat Kohli being retained for Rs 21 crore. Each team’s spending on retentions, remaining purse, and number of RTM cards available for the mega auction vary. The retention decisions have set the stage for an exciting auction as teams look to build their squads for the upcoming season. The image accompanying the article provides a visual representation of the players and teams involved in the retention process. Fans and analysts will be eagerly awaiting the auction to see how the teams further shape their rosters for IPL 2025.