IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Date, Schedule, Retained Players List & Team Purse

Mumbai: The stage is set for the biggest cricketing event of the year. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction is creating waves across the cricketing fraternity. With the retention deadline passed, all 10 franchises have revealed their core squads, leaving some massive names like Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul potentially in the auction pool.

IPL 2025 Key Dates

• Retention Announcement: February 28, 2025 (Completed)
• Mega Auction: March 15-16, 2025 (Tentative)
• Tournament Start: April 2, 2025
• Final Match: May 30, 2025

Retained Players List (Top Teams)

Below is the confirmed list of players retained by the major franchises ahead of the auction:

Team	Retained Players	Purse Remaining
CSK	Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, MS Dhoni (Uncapped)	₹55 Cr
MI	Hardik Pandya (C), Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma	₹48 Cr
RCB	Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal	₹62 Cr
KKR	Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine	₹51 Cr

The Big News: Rohit Sharma to Leave MI?

The biggest shock of the retention phase has been the speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma's future. Sources suggest that the former MI captain might enter the auction pool, which could trigger a bidding war never seen before in IPL history. Check our detailed report on Rohit's Bad News here.

Players to Watch Out For

Apart from the Indian superstars, several international players are expected to fetch big bucks. Keep an eye on:

• Rakim Cornwall: The West Indies powerhouse recently smashed a double century. Read his story.
• Travis Head: After his World Cup heroics, he is a hot property.
• Rachin Ravindra: The young Kiwi all-rounder fits perfectly in Indian conditions.

Gautam Gambhir's Strategy

KKR Mentor Gautam Gambhir has been very vocal about building a team for the future. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need for aggressive bowling options.

Stay tuned to Irony of India for live updates on the auction day!