<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ms-dhoni-reveals-retirement-plans/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ms-dhoni-reveals-retirement-plans/">IPL 2025</a>: There are still 7-8 months until the start of the 18th edition of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL 2025), but all ten franchises and the BCCI are busy in preparations at full swing. There is a mega auction placed ahead of the coming edition in 2025, which will force all ten teams to release most of their key performers.



Every team can only retain a total of 4 players. That's where we will see some big superstars come at the auction. All franchises and the BCCI had a meeting on July 31 to discuss the auction, details, and RTM for the coming season.



But what is an RTM card, and how is it used in an IPL auction? This rule is very important for an<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/"> IPL team</a> to get back their key players. So, let's discuss the RTM card and its use.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is an RTM card and how is it used in an IPL auction?</h2>



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During a mega auction, an IPL team owner needs to take care of many things. They can buy the players with the highest bid, but a RTM card is something which should be used wisely. The Right to Match (RTM) card can help a team sign whom they have released.



This rule is open only during the mega auction, just like the coming <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-kavya-maran-shows-high-business-professionalism-the-srh-owner-suggests-a-bunch-of-changes-to-the-bcci-including-a-ban-on-foreign-players-who-fail-to-show-up-and-many-more/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-kavya-maran-shows-high-business-professionalism-the-srh-owner-suggests-a-bunch-of-changes-to-the-bcci-including-a-ban-on-foreign-players-who-fail-to-show-up-and-many-more/">IPL 2025 auction</a>. Because ahead of a mega auction, all teams have to release most of their key players, so the RTM card gives them an option to sign the unretained players during the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/10-low-budget-players-who-might-face-a-significant-rise-in-their-price-in-the-ipl-2025-mega-auction/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/10-low-budget-players-who-might-face-a-significant-rise-in-their-price-in-the-ipl-2025-mega-auction/">mega auction.</a>



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In simple words, an RTM card is an option where a franchise can buy their released player by matching the value that they were sold during the auction. But there is a limitation to it. Generally, ahead of the mega auction, every team gets a chance to retain five players.



Let's suppose a team retains three players, then they will have two Right to Match card options during the auction. If a franchise retains two, then they can use three Right to Match cards to fill the quota of five retentions. It will be used during the auction when the player's bid is going on by matching the highest amount that the player got.



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Explained: What is RTM Card; Why is it important in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

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IPL 2025 Auction: The possible return of the ?Uncapped Player Rule? ahead of next year's IPL 2025 has been a highly discussed topic among cricket experts and fans across the globe, as the return of this rule might allow CSK?s former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue playing the IPL for a few more years.



According to some news reports, the five time IPL winners had reportedly requested the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to bring the uncapped-player rule back, which let?s a player who has retired from international cricket for a minimum of five years get retained as an uncapped player by the IPL franchises. This rule was introduced in the inaugural edition of the cash-rich T20 league in 2008 before being removed in 2021. If this rule makes a comeback ahead of IPL 2025, then Chennai Super Kings can retain the services of the legendary MS Dhoni till IPL 2027, and getting retained as an uncapped player will mean that CSK?s salary cap will not get affected?as?well.



However, CSK?s CEO Kasi Viswanathan has denied asking the BCCI to bring the Uncapped-player rule back. He went on to say that the Indian Cricket Governing Body had let the five time IPL winners know that they themselves are planning to bring the rule back.



?I don't have any idea about asking the BCCI to bring the uncapped-player rule back. We didn't request that they bring it back. The BCCI themselves informed us and the other franchises that the Uncapped-player rule may get reintroduced. They haven't given any concrete confirmation regarding the rule making a comeback ahead of IPL 2025,? Kasi Viswanathan told Times of India?s Gaurav Gupta in?an?interview.



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In accordance with the previous rules of retention, an uncapped player can get retained by an IPL franchise for a maximum price of 4 Crore Indian Rupees. In the mega auction of IPL 2022, the Yellow Army had retained MS Dhoni as a capped player for 12 Crore Indian Rupees. Dhoni helped the franchise lift the IPL trophy for the fifth time in 2023.



However, just a few days before the beginning of IPL 2024, the legendary skipper announced that he would step down as the captain of the Chennai-based franchise, and opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad would take over the leadership duties from him. Under the leadership of Gaikwad, the Men in Yellow ended IPL 2024 in fifth place in the league phase of?the?tournament.



MSD played some really entertaining and fabulous cameos for CSK in the previous edition of the Indian Premier League and ended the tournament with an outstanding strike rate of 220.55 next to his name. The Super Kings fans will want their Thala to play one more season in the IPL before calling a day on what has proven to be a really legendary?career.



CHECK:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-big-superstars-who-can-also-join-as-uncapped-player-in-ipl-2025-using-old-retention-rule-like-ms-dhoni/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-big-superstars-who-can-also-join-as-uncapped-player-in-ipl-2025-using-old-retention-rule-like-ms-dhoni/"> 3 Big Superstars who can also join as Uncapped Player in IPL 2025 using Old Retention Rule like MS Dhoni</a>



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IPL 2025 Auction: CSK CEO Viswanathan denies asking the BCCI to bring the Uncapped-player?rule?back

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The Indian Premier League, IPL has always been a dominating platform for batters as several players have had the best of the Indian batting tracks. Players like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma, ABD, Suryakumar and many more have emerged as winners for their teams on many occasions. However, the T20 game is not completed without the most lethal bowlers, and India have produced many such. Not only to the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammad Shami</a> and Bhuveneshwar Kumar, several young or experienced domestic pacers have often come to the rising with their supreme calibre in pace bowling. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#lets-take-a-look-at-the-top-5-domestic-pace-bowlers">Let?s take a look at the Top 5 domestic pace bowlers: </a><ul><li class=""><a href="#5-thangarasu-natarajan">5. Thangarasu Natarajan</a></li><li class=""><a href="#4-avesh-khan">4. Avesh Khan</a></li><li class=""><a href="#3-harshit-rana">3. Harshit Rana </a></li><li class=""><a href="#2-harshal-patel">2. Harshal Patel </a></li><li class=""><a href="#1-tushar-deshpande">1. Tushar Deshpande</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lets-take-a-look-at-the-top-5-domestic-pace-bowlers">Let?s take a look at the Top 5 domestic pace bowlers: </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="5-thangarasu-natarajan">5. Thangarasu Natarajan</h3>



The Tamil Nadu based left-arm pacer has been a part of the Sunrisers camp for quite some time and he has emerged as their team?s lead bowler. Bowling alongside greats like Bhuvi and now skipper Cummins, Natarajan has yet emerged to be their highest wicket-taker. Though the left-armer has not played for India since 2021 any further for India, yet he remains one of IPL?s most reliable pacers, especially with his ability to excel in death overs. If released from the SRH, he will hold a special place in every team?s radar. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="4-avesh-khan">4. Avesh Khan</h3>



The Royals pacer played a full season in absence of Prasidh Krishna, and emerged as a top class bowling choice for the skipper with both the new ball and the death overs as well. Avesh has since then made to Indian team as well as he was also a part of the reserves team for India?s T20 World Cup campaign. Avesh might not be among the players to be released by Royals, however, if so he might be one of the most hyped pacers with the largest of sums to be acquired. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-harshit-rana">3. Harshit Rana </h3>



Kolkata Knight Riders never looked a very impressive bowling deck with only Mitchell Starc in their deck. It was only when Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora the two youngsters emerged as massive wicket-taking options alongside their spinners and Andre Russell. Rana was earlier picked for the Zimbabwe as well as Sri Lanka tour, and since then he has been awaiting a debut for the Men in Blue. Rana will be horse over whom Kolkata will pin their money yet he remains a major target in the mega-auction. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-harshal-patel">2. Harshal Patel </h3>



Harshal Patel has been in the buzz since his full season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, as he broke the Dwayne Bravo record for most wickets in a single season. He was then moved to Punjab Kings for a huge purse of 11 Crores INR a sum which seemed too high for an Indian bowler. However, it was Harshal who stepped as Punjab Kings' lead wicket-taker and also their highest wicket-taker on another occasion in IPL 2024, as he remains one of the best bowlers in the competition with the large amount of variability he brings to the side. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-tushar-deshpande">1. Tushar Deshpande</h3>



The top on the list is none other than, CSK?s Wonderman, Tushar Deshpande. As the Mumbai youngster has often emerged as their top choice among death bowlers. While like Avesh, Tushar has also bowled equally well with both the new and old ball. If the player is not among the retained options for CSK, then he surely gets the backing of several teams who are in need of such an efficient bowler in the powerplay as well as at the end of the innings.

IPL: Before the IPL 2025 mega-auction let's have a look at the 5 best domestic pacers Teams would look to target||

IPL: Before the IPL 2025 mega-auction let's have a look at the 5 best domestic pacers Teams would look to target

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The IPL 2025 auction is peeking around the corner, and hence every team will be awaited to issue their retention list. However, many such players might be released ahead of the auction despite their immense value, this is due to the limited number of retentions made available by the IPL committee to the franchises. The shortest format of cricket has always produced a huge demand for all-rounders, players who can bat and deliver quality with the ball as well. Many such players have starred in the previous editions of the Indian Premier League and have contributed immensely to the domination of several teams. Likely all-rounders like Dwayne Bravo, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieron_Pollard">Kieron Pollard</a>, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Hardik Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and many such greats donned the immensely great league in the world. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#top-all-rounders-who-can-be-the-big-buys-in-the-mega-auction">Top all-rounders who can be the big buys in the mega-auction:</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#liam-livingstone">Liam Livingstone</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sam-curran">Sam Curran</a></li><li class=""><a href="#will-jacks">Will Jacks </a></li><li class=""><a href="#cameron-green">Cameron Green </a></li><li class=""><a href="#wanindu-hasaranga">Wanindu Hasaranga </a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="top-all-rounders-who-can-be-the-big-buys-in-the-mega-auction">Top all-rounders who can be the big buys in the mega-auction:</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="liam-livingstone">Liam Livingstone</h3>



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Fine English all-rounder, England?s most stunning and currently ICC-ranked World no.1 all-rounder, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liam_Livingstone">Liam Livingstone</a> climbed above many after his special performances with both bat and ball against Australia in the T20I series. Livingstone in recent times has bettered with the ball, as he has emerged as a quality leg-spinner and a major wicket-taking option, while he is also a great finisher with the bat. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="sam-curran">Sam Curran</h3>



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The English all-rounder was IPL?s costliest ever player in the history of the competition until the two World Cup winners were bought for a whopping 20.5 crores and 24.75 crores INR in the last auction. Sam Curran has been an ever-evolving cricketer, as he has performed with the bat at all phases in the batting order, while he has scored quick runs at all positions from being a batter at no.3 to the role of a finisher down the order. Curran has often been seen indulging in expert spells as a left-arm medium pacer and has extracted wickets. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="will-jacks">Will Jacks </h3>



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Another English name in the list, the spin bowling all-rounder is a stunning player who plays across all global franchise-level games. Jacks has often been seen playing as an opener, just like he scored a splendid century in the last season for the RCB. Jacks can also be a handy all-rounder as he can bowl some overs of quality off-spin and is especially useful on tracks that tend to facilitate spin. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="cameron-green">Cameron Green </h3>



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Green, the lanky-built Australian all-rounder from Western Australia, was earlier a renowned test cricketer, however, as of now he has also been relished in limited-overs cricket as well. Green was first brought into the IPL by the Mumbai Indians and in his very first season he was bought for a huge sum of 17.5 Crores INR. Though his last season after his move to RCB didn?t go as planned, he played stunningly for Australia and will again be seen in a new franchise probably in another IPL edition. Yet Green might be the target of many franchises who are in the quest for an all-rounder who comes to bat in the middle-order. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="wanindu-hasaranga">Wanindu Hasaranga </h3>



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Hasaranga once reckoned as the best spinner in T20 cricket, now after suffering repetitive injuries has faced a backlash in their performance. Hasaranga the Lankan skipper stepped down from his position, as he emerged as their best spinning option. Hasaranga can also score quick runs down the order, as Hasaranga is a good slogger whenever he comes down the order, often recognised for playing quick and short cameos, of 20s and 30s down the order. 



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Top all-rounders who can make it big in the IPL 2025 mega-auction|||||

Top all-rounders who can make it big in the IPL 2025 mega-auction

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IPL 2025: Over the years, the Indian Premier League has served as a common platform for players worldwide, allowing them to establish themselves in international franchise cricket after making their debut in the league. Many players, even before their commanding debut in international cricket, have been recognized in the IPL, and their stunning shows in the IPL have placed them into their national teams. The likes of players like Glenn Maxwell, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristan_Stubbs">Tristan Stubbs</a>, and Sunil Narine have been among the world?s most recognized talents who have been hand-picked owing to their special performances in the different editions of the IPL. Alongside these overseas superstars, countless Indian talents have made their way into the Indian team from being placed in IPL teams, which include the likes of Indian genius all-rounder Hardik Pandya, current skipper Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and the latest inclusions like Rinku Singh, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyan_Parag">Riyan Parag</a>, and Mayank Yadav. Hence, let's take a look at some of the most underrated players who can be included by the franchises, and they might make a revolution in their career. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Top 5 underrated players who can be crucial picks in IPL 2025 mega-auction </h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#marco-jansen">Marco Jansen</a></li><li class=""><a href="#glenn-phillips">Glenn Phillips </a></li><li class=""><a href="#will-jacks">Will Jacks </a></li><li class=""><a href="#noor-ahmed">Noor Ahmed</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sikander-raza">Sikander Raza</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="marco-jansen">Marco Jansen</h3>



The Protea all-rounder has not been included in recent times in the national side, since the Proteas are looking to load an entirely new setup since the T20 World Cup. He was last seen in the World Cup final against India. Jansen has previously starred for SRH, and not many teams have an all-rounder of his quality. Jansen can share the new ball and can also be a very effective run-scorer down the order who can also add quick runs while playing cameos. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="glenn-phillips">Glenn Phillips </h3>



Phillips has been New Zealand?s top-choice all-rounder option across all formats, as he surpassed the likes of Michael Bracewell as well as Mitchell Santner, not only in terms of runs scored but also the number of wickets he has starred for. Phillips is one of the most sound all-rounders who can be an asset in the IPL, as he can often be effective with his off-spin, while also being known as one of the most aggressive players on any team. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="will-jacks">Will Jacks </h3>



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English opener, Jack has been for long a considerable face for global franchises around the world. Will Jacks is often considered one of the finest top-order batters, with stunning roles played as an opener or a batsman among the top 3. Last time around, he was seen playing for the Royal Challengers and was not seen much sharing the ball; however, for England as well as other franchises in global leagues, he has proved himself effective with the ball. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="noor-ahmed">Noor Ahmed</h3>



Noor Ahmed, the Afghan rising spinner, often makes his place into the side after Mujeeb has been often turned down since his dismal show in the World Cup 2023. Noor has been an often-featured player for the Gujarat Titans. A spinner of Noor?s quality would be in high demand in the Indian subcontinent, as several teams would be in the hunt for a spinner of this much class. Franchises like Mumbai Indians, SRH, and Punjab Kings have faced serious trouble in the spin department. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="sikander-raza">Sikander Raza</h3>



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Zimbabwe all-rounder and current skipper of the national side should be the perfect example of an underrated player, as Raza has been the most special performer one can be across all white-ball formats. Raza is one of the finest middle-order batters, while he is also the best among off-spinners, and his quality as a bowler is undoubtedly profound. Previously picked by PBKS for a minor 50 lakh INR only, and still, he served to the best of his level while replacing the injured Liam Livingstone from the first half of the competition. This time around, his price might take a new level, owing to the brilliance he brings with him and the demand for an all-rounder for several teams. 



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5 underrated players who might be picked in the IPL 2025 mega-auction||

5 underrated players who might be picked in the IPL 2025 mega-auction

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Here in this article you will get key details about the TATA IPL 2025 schedule, venue, teams, mega auction date, retention rules, right to match (RTM), captains, head coaches, number of matches and other information in form of question and answer. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What is the last date for IPL retention in 2025?</h3>



The last date for teams to announce their <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-retention-rules-6-retentions-rtm-rules-back-and-a-huge-jump-in-purse-amount-in-detail-report/" data-type="post" data-id="147885">retentions for IPL 2025</a> is October 31, 2024. For instance, the Mumbai Indians (MI) may choose to retain three players and use three RTM cards during the upcoming mega auction.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will there be a mega auction in IPL 2025?</h3>



Yes, there will be a mega auction for IPL 2025. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the mega auction will be held in Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh and Jeddah as the probable venues for this two-day event.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many IPL matches are there in 2025?</h3>



The 2025 Indian Premier League will feature 74 matches, adhering to the structure of group stages followed by playoffs.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">When is the IPL auction in 2025?</h3>



The IPL mega auction is likely to be scheduled for the last week of November 2024. This will be a crucial event as teams finalize their rosters for the upcoming season.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will IPL 2025 have 12 teams?</h3>



No, IPL 2025 will feature ten teams. This edition, also known as IPL 18 and branded as TATA IPL 2025, will continue with the existing team structure, rather than expanding to 12 teams.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many RTM cards are in IPL 2025?</h3>



In IPL 2025, the number of <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-is-rtm-card-ipl-2025-auction/" data-type="post" data-id="145089">Right To Match (RTM)</a> cards available will depend on the retention strategy of each team. A team that retains six players will not have any RTM cards, while a team that does not retain any players will have six RTM cards. These cards allow teams to regain one of their released players during the auction by matching the highest bid.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">In which month will IPL 2025 start?</h3>



IPL 2025 is expected to start in March and run through May, similar to IPL 2024. This timeframe has been chosen to ensure minimal overlap with international cricket fixtures.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will IPL 2025 have 84 matches?</h3>



Initially, there were discussions about IPL 2025 having 84 matches, as was the case for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to limit the number of matches to 74 to help manage the workload of Team India players ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2025.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many retentions are allowed for IPL 2025?</h3>



Teams are permitted to retain a total of six players from their existing squads, which can be done through direct retention or by utilizing RTM options during the auction.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is MS Dhoni playing in IPL 2025?</h3>



Former Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni will be listed as an uncapped player for IPL 2025. He last played for the national team during the 2019 ODI World Cup and officially announced his retirement from international cricket in 2020.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will IPL 2025 clash with other tournaments?</h3>



IPL 2025 is anticipated to take place from March to May, potentially overlapping with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season, which could lead to scheduling conflicts.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Team Details for IPL 2025</h2>



Here?s a quick look at the teams participating in IPL 2025, their performances in the previous season, head coaches, and captains:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Head Coach</th><th>Captain</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</td><td>Stephen Fleming</td><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td></tr><tr><td>Delhi Capitals (DC)</td><td>Rishabh Pant</td><td>Rishabh Pant</td></tr><tr><td>Gujarat Titans (GT)</td><td>Ashish Nehra</td><td>Shubman Gill</td></tr><tr><td>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</td><td>Chandrakant Pandit</td><td>Shreyas Iyer</td></tr><tr><td>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</td><td>Justin Langer</td><td>KL Rahul</td></tr><tr><td>Mumbai Indians (MI)</td><td>Mark Boucher</td><td>Hardik Pandya</td></tr><tr><td>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</td><td>Ricky Ponting</td><td>Shikhar Dhawan</td></tr><tr><td>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</td><td>Rahul Dravid</td><td>Sanju Samson</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</td><td>Andy Flower</td><td>Faf du Plessis</td></tr><tr><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</td><td>Daniel Vettori</td><td>Pat Cummins</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

TATA IPL 2025: Schedule, Venue Details, Teams, and Mega Auction Dates

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IPL 2025 Auction: In just a couple of days, the world will witness the biggest bidding war in Cricket. The IPL 2025 Auction is scheduled to be organized on 24-25 November. This post lists all the retentions by each of the 10 IPL Teams before the IPL 2025 Auction. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#ipl-2025-auction-retained-players-of-the-10-ipl-teams">IPL 2025 Auction: Retained Players By All IPL Teams</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#1-chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</a></li><li class=""><a href="#delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</a></li><li class=""><a href="#kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a></li><li class=""><a href="#lucknow-super-giants">Lucknow Super Giants</a></li><li class=""><a href="#mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a></li><li class=""><a href="#punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</a></li><li class=""><a href="#royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a></li><li class=""><a href="#rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ipl-2025-auction-retained-players-of-the-10-ipl-teams">IPL 2025 Auction: Retained Players By All IPL Teams</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</h4>



1- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Rs 18 crore) 2- Ravindra Jadeja (Rs 18 crore) 3- Shivam Dube (Rs 12 crore) 4- Matheesha Pathirana (Rs 13 crore) 5- MS Dhoni (Rs 4 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</h4>



1- Axar Patel (Rs 16 crore) 2- Kuldeep Yadav (Rs 13 crore) 3- Tristan Stubbs (Rs 10 crore) 4- Abishek Porel (Rs 4 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</h4>



1-Rashid Khan (Rs18 crore) 2- Shubman Gill (Rs16.50 crore) 3- Sai Sudharsan (Rs8.50 crore) 4- Rahul Tewatia (Rs4 crore) 5- Shahrukh Khan (Rs4 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</h4>



1- Rinku Singh (Rs13 crore) 2- Varun Chakaravarthy (Rs12 crore) 3- Sunil Narine (Rs12 crore) 4- Andre Russell (Rs12 crore) 5- Harshit Rana (Rs4 crore) 6- Ramandeep Singh (Rs4 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="lucknow-super-giants">Lucknow Super Giants</h4>



1- Nicholas Pooran ( Rs21 crore) 2- Ravi Bishnoi ( Rs11 crore) 3- Mayank Yadav ( Rs11 crore) 4- Mohsin Khan ( Rs4 crore) 5- Ayush Badoni ( Rs4 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</h4>



1- Jasprit Bumrah ( Rs18 cr) 2- Suryakumar Yadav ( Rs16.35 cr) 3- Hardik Pandya ( Rs16.35 cr) 4- Rohit Sharma ( Rs16.30 cr) 5- Tilak Verma (Rs8 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</h4>



1- Shashank Singh ( Rs5.5 crore) 2- Prabhsimran Singh ( Rs4 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h4>



1- Virat Kohli ( Rs 21 crore) 2- Rajat Patidar ( Rs 11 crore) 3- Yash Dayal ( Rs 5 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals</h4>



1- Sanju Samson (Rs18 crore) 2- Yashasvi Jaiswal ( Rs18 crore) 3- Riyan Parag ( Rs14 crore) 4- Dhruv Jurel ( Rs14 crore) 5- Shimron Hetmyer ( Rs11 crore) 6- Sandeep Sharma ( Rs4 crore)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</h4>



1- Heinrich Klaasen ( Rs23 crore) 2- Pat Cummins ( Rs18 crore) 3- Abhishek Sharma ( Rs14 crore) 4- Travis Head ( Rs14 crore) 5- Nitish Kumar Reddy ( Rs6 crore)



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IPL 2025 Auction: Retained Players By Each of the 10 IPL Teams

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IPL 2025 Auction: The IPL 2025 Auction starts tomorrow and there is excitement all around. The stage is set in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25 where all the teams will look to build a strong team by roping big names of cricket to their sides. This post reads the Purse remaining and RTM Cards remaining of all 10 teams of the tournament. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#ipl-2025-auction-purse-and-rtm-cards-remaining">IPL 2025 Auction: Purse and RTM Cards Remaining</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#1-chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</a></li><li class=""><a href="#delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</a></li><li class=""><a href="#kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a></li><li class=""><a href="#lucknow-super-giants">Lucknow Super Giants</a></li><li class=""><a href="#mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a></li><li class=""><a href="#punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</a></li><li class=""><a href="#royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a></li><li class=""><a href="#rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



The IPL mega-auction, held every three years, plays a pivotal role in reshaping team compositions. This year's auction includes 577 players, of which 367 are Indians, underlining the immense pool of domestic talent available for selection.



Among the marquee players are former IPL captains Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul. Their proven track records and leadership experience make them prime targets for franchises eager to rebuild their teams around dependable match-winners.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/11/IMG_20241107_183322-1024x571.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-149310" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">2025 IPL Mega-Auction | Image: X (Mufaddal Vohra</figcaption></figure>



Aggressive bidding wars are expected as teams compete for these marquee players to solidify their cores. The auction promises intense action as franchises seek the perfect mix of skill and strategy, setting the stage for a competitive IPL season ahead.



ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-auction-retained-players-by-each-of-the-10-ipl-teams/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-auction-retained-players-by-each-of-the-10-ipl-teams/">IPL 2025 Auction: Retained Players By Each of the 10 IPL Teams</a>



Let's take a look at the Purse remaining and RTM Cards remaining of all 10 teams in the IPL 2025 Auction:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ipl-2025-auction-purse-and-rtm-cards-remaining">IPL 2025 Auction: Purse and RTM Cards Remaining</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 65 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 55 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 1 (capped/uncapped)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 47 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 73 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 2 (all capped/one capped and one uncapped)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 51 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 69 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 1 (capped)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 69 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 51 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 0



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="lucknow-super-giants">Lucknow Super Giants</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 51 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 69 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 1 (capped)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 75 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 45 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 1 (uncapped)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 9.5 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 110.5 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 4 (all capped)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 37 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 83 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 3 (all capped/two capped and one uncapped)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 79 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 41 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 0



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</h4>



Money Spent: Rs 75 crore Purse Remaining: Rs 45 crore RTM Cards Remaining: 1(uncapped)



SOURCE:?<a href="https://www.iplt20.com/auction" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IPL 2025 OFFICIAL</a>

IPL 2025 Auction: Purse Remaining and RTM Cards Remaining Of All 10 Teams, Full List Here

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[LIVE] IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates DAY 2, Latest News and More on Auction

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.