IPL franchises have released their list of retained players ahead of the mega auction.
As many as 4 skippers have been released by their franchises.
Shreyas Iyer is one of the most prominent skippers not to be retained this time.
Iyer led the Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL triumph in 2024.
Delhi Capitals decided to release Rishabh Pant.
Pant was re-appointed as Delhi Capitals’ leader for IPL 2024.
Faf du Plessis was RCB's captain in the last 3 seasons.
He joined the franchise for Rs 7 crore at the 2022 mega auction.
KL Rahul is another captain who has not been retained.
Rahul was the Lucknow Super Giants skipper in the last season of the IPL.