As reported by Timesofindia.com,
Delhi Capitals (DC) have not retained star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant as the franchise announced on Thursday the names of four players, three capped and one uncapped, it has decided to retain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in November.
Leading the names of capped players retained by DC are India's spin-bowling duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, followed by South African big-hitter Tristan Stubbs.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Abishek Porel is the lone uncapped player in DC's list of retentions.
Here's what DC spent to retain the above-mentioned four players:Retention 1: Axar Patel for INR 16.50 Crore
Retention 2: Kuldeep Yadav for INR 13.25 crore
Retention 3: Tristan Stubbs for INR 10 crore
Retention 4 (Uncapped): Abishek Porel for INR 4 crore
The sum of the above, INR 43.75 Crore, will be deducted from the total auction purse of INR 120 crore for IPL 2025.
Speaking on the occasion, team Chairman and co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi expressed, "I’m satisfied with our retentions, and believe we have a strong and balanced core around which we aim to build the rest of our squad. The mega auction is always an exciting and dynamic experience that often throws surprises. I am confident that we will be able to put together a robust and terrific squad, capable of winning the trophy.”
Team co-owner Parth Jindal said, “In Axar, Kuldeep, Tristan and Abishek we have the ideal blend of experience and youth, and I am very pleased with our retentions. I would have liked to retain more players who have turned out for DC, but the rules mean we have to pick strategically.
"Going into the auction we will have two RTM cards and that leaves the door open for players who have worn the DC shirt in the past, to carry on with us. We know who we want and will make sure to get some if not all the players back. With this important milestone behind us, the team is working tirelessly on the mega auction. Our intent is to build a strong and balanced squad that can bring home a much-awaited IPL trophy to our city,” he added.
According to the Player Regulations released by the IPL Governing Council earlier, the franchises were allowed to retain a total of six players from their existing squad (a maximum of five capped players and a maximum of two uncapped players) either via retention or by using the Right to Match (RTM) option during the auction.
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