5 Shocking DC Releases on IPL Retention Day

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

Rilee Rossouw

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Manish Pandey

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[{"selector":"#anim-7d6a7fc4-67c4-4822-b756-e3245e838040 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(15.319080378011824%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This top-order batsman was the first Indian to score a ton in the IPL. DC bought him for 2.40 crore in the last season. Releasing him after just one season felt a little early.

Chetan Sakariya

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Mustafizur Rahman

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[{"selector":"#anim-90d5a8f9-bd6a-45d3-bd02-db40d749d26f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-9.860539700955846%, -22.410603782707668%) scale(1.4587155963302751)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This Bangladeshi pacer was not given enough chances by DC to play in IPL 2023, after proving expensive in 2 matches. However, him being released was unexpected.

Rovman Powell

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[{"selector":"#anim-1f87008d-c21f-462f-92c1-95eea01a00de [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.9884292737052718%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This West Indian batter was brought by DC for 2.80 crore. Although he has potential, he could not leave a mark in the 3 matches that he played last season.