5 Players Never Released By Their IPL Teams

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Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have to announce their retentions by October 31, ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.

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However, even in such a dynamic league, loyalty between franchises and players can be seen.

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Let's look at 5 players who have never been released by their IPL teams:

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Sachin Tendulkar: Mumbai Indians

The legendary batter stayed at MI from 2008 to 2013, choosing to retire in 2013 after winning his first IPL title.

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Rishabh Pant: Delhi Capitals

Pant has been with DC since 2016, when he was 19. Having been retained in two mega auctions, he is now their captain.

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Virat Kohli: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Kohli was picked from the U19 players draft by RCB in 2008, and hasn't looked back since.

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Sunil Narine: Kolkata Knight Riders

After being picked in 2012, Narine has helped KKR to 3 IPL titles and won 3 IPL MVP awards himself.

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MS Dhoni: Chennai Super Kings

The legendary Indian captain has never been released, leading CSK to a joint-record 5 IPL titles.

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5 Players Never Released By Their IPL Teams

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Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have to announce their retentions by October 31, ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.

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However, even in such a dynamic league, loyalty between franchises and players can be seen.

Let's look at 5 players who have never been released by their IPL teams:

Sachin Tendulkar: Mumbai Indians

The legendary batter stayed at MI from 2008 to 2013, choosing to retire in 2013 after winning his first IPL title.

Rishabh Pant: Delhi Capitals

Pant has been with DC since 2016, when he was 19. Having been retained in two mega auctions, he is now their captain.

Virat Kohli: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Kohli was picked from the U19 players draft by RCB in 2008, and hasn't looked back since.

Sunil Narine: Kolkata Knight Riders

After being picked in 2012, Narine has helped KKR to 3 IPL titles and won 3 IPL MVP awards himself.

MS Dhoni: Chennai Super Kings

The legendary Indian captain has never been released, leading CSK to a joint-record 5 IPL titles.

For more sports news

5 Players Never Released By Their IPL Teams

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Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have to announce their retentions by October 31, ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.

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However, even in such a dynamic league, loyalty between franchises and players can be seen.

Let's look at 5 players who have never been released by their IPL teams:

Sachin Tendulkar: Mumbai IndiansThe legendary batter stayed at MI from 2008 to 2013, choosing to retire in 2013 after winning his first IPL title.

Rishabh Pant: Delhi CapitalsPant has been with DC since 2016, when he was 19. Having been retained in two mega auctions, he is now their captain.

Virat Kohli: Royal Challengers BengaluruKohli was picked from the U19 players draft by RCB in 2008, and hasn't looked back since.

Sunil Narine: Kolkata Knight RidersAfter being picked in 2012, Narine has helped KKR to 3 IPL titles and won 3 IPL MVP awards himself.

MS Dhoni: Chennai Super KingsThe legendary Indian captain has never been released, leading CSK to a joint-record 5 IPL titles.

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Sachin Tendulkar: Mumbai Indians

The legendary batter stayed at MI from 2008 to 2013, choosing to retire in 2013 after winning his first IPL title.

Rishabh Pant: Delhi Capitals

Pant has been with DC since 2016, when he was 19. Having been retained in two mega auctions, he is now their captain.

Virat Kohli: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Kohli was picked from the U19 players draft by RCB in 2008, and hasn't looked back since.

Sunil Narine: Kolkata Knight Riders

After being picked in 2012, Narine has helped KKR to 3 IPL titles and won 3 IPL MVP awards himself.

MS Dhoni: Chennai Super Kings

The legendary Indian captain has never been released, leading CSK to a joint-record 5 IPL titles.