Top 5 IPL Retention Rumours Making Buzz

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Teams are currently finalising their player retention list ahead of the IPL mega auction, expected to be held next month.

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The IPL governing council has set October 31 as the deadline for the teams to submit their list of retained and released players.

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With only a handful of days remaining for the deadline, let's take a look at five retention rumours that have been floating on social media

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1. KL Rahul to leave Lucknow Super Giants

LSG are set to mutually part ways with skipper KL Rahul as the player has reportedly expressed the desire to leave the team.

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2. Rishabh Pant to leave Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant recently hinted at leaving his team and coming in the auction, through a social media post.

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2. Mayank Yadav to earn big contract

Having also made his India debut recently, LSG are set to retain Mayank for a big price to stop him from entering the auction.

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4. MS Dhoni's uncertain future

MS Dhoni is likely to meet CSK officials to discuss his future either on October 29 or 30 ahead of the deadline.

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5. Mumbai Indians to retain Rohit Sharma

A recent report claimed that the franchise is all set to retain Rohit, having stripped him off captaincy duties ahead of last season.

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Top 5 IPL Retention Rumours Making Buzz

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Teams are currently finalising their player retention list ahead of the IPL mega auction, expected to be held next month.

The IPL governing council has set October 31 as the deadline for the teams to submit their list of retained and released players.

With only a handful of days remaining for the deadline, let's take a look at five retention rumours that have been floating on social media

1. KL Rahul to leave Lucknow Super GiantsLSG are set to mutually part ways with skipper KL Rahul as the player has reportedly expressed the desire to leave the team.

2. Rishabh Pant to leave Delhi CapitalsDelhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant recently hinted at leaving his team and coming in the auction, through a social media post.

2. Mayank Yadav to earn big contractHaving also made his India debut recently, LSG are set to retain Mayank for a big price to stop him from entering the auction.

4. MS Dhoni's uncertain futureMS Dhoni is likely to meet CSK officials to discuss his future either on October 29 or 30 ahead of the deadline.

5. Mumbai Indians to retain Rohit SharmaA recent report claimed that the franchise is all set to retain Rohit, having stripped him off captaincy duties ahead of last season.