From Rishabh Pant To KL Rahul, 5 Stars Making IPL 2025 Retention Buzz

28.10.2024 - 03:55 sports.ndtv.com

Teams are currently finalising their player retention list ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, expected to be held next month.

The IPL governing council has set October 31 as the deadline for the teams to submit their list. Ahead of the deadline, rumours have started floating on who the teams might keep heading into the IPL 2025 mega auction.

With only a handful of days remaining for the deadline, let's take a look at five retention rumours that have been floating on social media: 1.

KL Rahul to leave Lucknow Super Giants LSG are set to mutually part ways with skipper KL Rahul as the player has reportedly expressed the desire to leave the franchise.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are gearing up for the 2025 Indian Premier League season by retaining their core squad, who were pivotal to their recent successes. Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, and Ravi Bishnoi are the three players set to be retained by the franchise. The source privy to the development also confirmed to IANS that Pooran will be the front-runner to lead the side in the IPL 2025. Pooran, an explosive batsman and versatile wicketkeeper, emerged as the star for LSG.

MS Dhoni's Replacement Already Identified By Chennai Super Kings? Report Makes Surprising IPL Claim

Amid uncertainity over his playing future at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), MS Dhoni recently dropped a hint over his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With all 10 teams currently finalising their list of retained and released players ahead of the mega auction, Dhoni all but confirmed his intention to continue playing in the IPL. Responding to his remarks, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan also said that they are happy to see Dhoni being ready for another season of the IPL. Dhoni is set to have a meeting with the CSK officials ahead of the IPL retention deadline, which is October 31.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Mix-Up With Rishabh Pant Deals India Big Blow, Internet Asks "Whose Fault?"

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was run out on duck after a mix-up with Virat Kohli on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. The incident happened in the 23rd over with India chasing a mammoth 359 target to level the series. Ajaz Patel bowled a good length ball to Kohli, who guided it towards short third man. Kohli looked at Pant, who was at non-striker's end, hoping to steal a single. Both trusted each other and went for the run. However, Mitchell Santner fired a throw towards the keeper's end and Tom Blundell did the rest. Pant seemed to be struggling despite making a desperate dive to get inside the crease.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Kick Prank Scares Sarfaraz Khan. Internet Says 'Missed By Inches'

Rishabh Pant is an entertainer on the field. Be it his instinctive batting or his constant talking from behind the stumps, there is never a dull moment when Pant is around. Even when he is not playing, Pant is no less. In a video that has gone viral after the first day of the second India vs New Zealand Test in Pune, Rishabh Pant can be seen playing a 'kick prank' on Sarfaraz Khan while the team was in a huddle. Sarfaraz moved a step back after Pant's 'attempt'.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Instruction Backfires, Says "Merko Kya Pata Hindi Aati Hai"

Rishabh Pant continues to amaze the fans of Team India and cricket with his stump mic gold. In the second Test between India and New Zealand at Pune, Pant was back to his vocal best from behind the stumps, in what proved to be terrific entertainment for viewers. With Washington Sundar returning to the Test side after nearly three years, Pant chose to give his words of wisdom from behind the stumps. However, Pant's advice seemed to backfire hilariously, as Sundar got hit for a boundary.

KL Rahul To Reject LSG? New Report Reveals Stunning Twist Ahead Of IPL 2025 Retentions

In another twist to the tale, it is being reported that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul is himself unsure about whether he would accept a retention offer made by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. So far, it had been reported that KL Rahul was set to be axed from the franchise's auction retention list, courtesy of a joint decision taken by head coach Justin Langer and mentor Zaheer Khan. However, a contradictory report has now emerged.