A complete list of veteran Indian players that are eligible to be kept as “uncapped” before the IPL 2025 mega auction
The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council revealed the terms of the IPL 2025 big auction retention on Sunday. The maximum retention cap of six players for IPL clubs came with a twist: one player was uncapped.
An antiquated law that had been in effect since 2008 but had been repealed in 2022 was reinstated before of the IPL 2025 super auction. According to this law, athletes from India who haven’t represented their nation in competition for more than five years may still be classified as “uncapped players.”
The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council revealed the terms of the IPL 2025 big auction retention on Sunday.. The six-player maximum retention cap for IPL teams included a twist, with one uncapped player included.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
If IPL teams decide to keep all six retentions, they will need to pay at least Rs 4 crore to hold one uncapped player. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) now have access to the new law passed by the Governing Council to pay a modest fee to keep the illustrious Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
BCCI
“If an Indian player who has been capped does not have a Central Contract with the BCCI, or if the player does not participate in the starting XI for an international cricket match (Test match, ODI, or Twenty20 International) within the five calendar years prior to the relevant Season, the player would lose their cap. Only Indian players would be able to use this, the BCCI stated in a release.
However, Dhoni isn’t the only player who may be kept in this fashion. Nine players who have represented India in international matches are listed below, all of whom are still eligible to be considered “uncapped”:
Piyush Chawla, an Indian from Mumbai
The seasoned leg-spinner, who last competed for India in 2012, may a spin answer for the Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions.
Sandeep Sharma from the Rajasthan Royals
With Rahul Dravid taking over as head coach for Rajasthan, following his IPL 2024 heroics, it would make sense to hang onto the pacer.
Dhawan Rishi of the Punjab Kings
Since the all-rounder played in three ODIs and one T20I for India in 2016, he is eligible to play without a cap.
Hyderabad’s Mayank Markande of Sunrisers
Sunrisers might sign 26-year-old spinner Mayank Markande, a former Mumbai Indians regular, for a fair amount..
Warriors of Gujarat’s Vijay Shankar
Despite being selected for India’s World Cup squad in 2019, Vijay Shankar has not played for his nation since.
Mahavir Singh of the Gujarat Titans
Similar to Vijay Shankar, Mohit was formerly a World-Cupper for India in 2015. Having amassed forty wickets in the last two IPL seasons, he might prove to be a valuable asset.
The Lucknow Super Giants’ Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra, who is timeless, would be a wise addition to LSG, especially since the Impact Player rule is expected to remain in place.
Karn Sharma of Bengaluru’s Royal Challengers
He is a ‘uncapped’ retention option for Virat Kohli’s RCB despite having only played one Test, one T20I, and two ODIs for India.
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MS Dhoni of the Chennai Super Kings
Long expected, Dhoni can be retained by CSK till the 2025 IPL Mega Auction for a maximum of Rs 4 crore.
Conclusion
There is a chance for teams to carefully hold onto uncapped players who have promise during the IPL 2025 super auction. Veteran Indian celebrities could be valuable assets, especially if they have a track record of performing in domestic circuits without much exposure outside.
Teams will probably concentrate on keeping players who have been effective in past seasons or who have shown promise in practice matches while also finding a way to balance experience with up-and-coming talent.
Fans and observers will be attentively observing which players are kept in the lineup as the auction draws near, influencing the league’s dynamics going forward. For franchises hoping to succeed, it will be imperative to watch for emerging potential.
