The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), made a surprising decision by releasing their title-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, ahead of the mega auction for IPL 2025. The star batter, who played a pivotal role in KKR’s championship triumph, was not retained, paving the way for Punjab Kings (PBKS) to secure his […]

As the anticipation builds for the IPL 2025 season, each franchise has made strategic decisions on which players will continue to wear their jerseys. These decisions weren’t made lightly; the dynamics of the retention process involved complex calculations around team needs, player form, and budget constraints. Teams faced the delicate task of balancing loyalty to […]