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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 retention phase threw up some surprises.

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On that note, let's take a look at 6 stars who should've been retained by their franchise.

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1. Jos Buttler

A legend at Rajasthan Royals, opener Buttler was surprisingly let go despite his immense pedigree.

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2. Yuzvendra Chahal

Another contentious choice by RR, Chahal has picked up 18 or more wickets in each of the last 6 seasons.

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3. Rishabh Pant

Despite reports that Pant was unhappy with the DC management, a bigger push could've been made to keep him.

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4. Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep may well be bought back by Punjab Kings via RTM, but it still a risk given he will be highly sought-after.

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5. Mohammed Shami

IPL 2023 Purple Cap-winner Shami's wicket-taking ability makes Gujarat's decision to let him go seem odd.

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6. Jake Fraser-McGurk

After taking the IPL by storm in 2024, not retaining Fraser-McGurk was another shock move by Delhi Capitals.

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6 IPL Stars Franchises Shouldn't Have Released

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 retention phase threw up some surprises.

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On that note, let's take a look at 6 stars who should've been retained by their franchise.

1. Jos Buttler

A legend at Rajasthan Royals, opener Buttler was surprisingly let go despite his immense pedigree.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal

Another contentious choice by RR, Chahal has picked up 18 or more wickets in each of the last 6 seasons.

3. Rishabh Pant

Despite reports that Pant was unhappy with the DC management, a bigger push could've been made to keep him.

4. Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep may well be bought back by Punjab Kings via RTM, but it still a risk given he will be highly sought-after.

5. Mohammed Shami

IPL 2023 Purple Cap-winner Shami's wicket-taking ability makes Gujarat's decision to let him go seem odd.

6. Jake Fraser-McGurk

After taking the IPL by storm in 2024, not retaining Fraser-McGurk was another shock move by Delhi Capitals.

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6 IPL Stars Franchises Shouldn't Have Released

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 retention phase threw up some surprises.

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On that note, let's take a look at 6 stars who should've been retained by their franchise.

1. Jos ButtlerA legend at Rajasthan Royals, opener Buttler was surprisingly let go despite his immense pedigree.

2. Yuzvendra ChahalAnother contentious choice by RR, Chahal has picked up 18 or more wickets in each of the last 6 seasons.

3. Rishabh PantDespite reports that Pant was unhappy with the DC management, a bigger push could've been made to keep him.

4. Arshdeep SinghArshdeep may well be bought back by Punjab Kings via RTM, but it still a risk given he will be highly sought-after.

5. Mohammed ShamiIPL 2023 Purple Cap-winner Shami's wicket-taking ability makes Gujarat's decision to let him go seem odd.

6. Jake Fraser-McGurkAfter taking the IPL by storm in 2024, not retaining Fraser-McGurk was another shock move by Delhi Capitals.

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1. Jos Buttler

A legend at Rajasthan Royals, opener Buttler was surprisingly let go despite his immense pedigree.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal

Another contentious choice by RR, Chahal has picked up 18 or more wickets in each of the last 6 seasons.

3. Rishabh Pant

Despite reports that Pant was unhappy with the DC management, a bigger push could've been made to keep him.

4. Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep may well be bought back by Punjab Kings via RTM, but it still a risk given he will be highly sought-after.

5. Mohammed Shami

IPL 2023 Purple Cap-winner Shami's wicket-taking ability makes Gujarat's decision to let him go seem odd.

6. Jake Fraser-McGurk

After taking the IPL by storm in 2024, not retaining Fraser-McGurk was another shock move by Delhi Capitals.