IPL 2024 winners KKR will have some tough decisions to take before the IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. The team is balanced but they will be forced to release some players due to the auction rules. Hence, the management will have to be careful in deciding the retentions. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of five players KKR might retain before IPL 2025 Mega Auctions.
1) Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is one of the players KKR might retain before IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. As a skipper, Shreyas was terrific in IPL 2024. With the bat, whenever he got a chance, the batter was in good flow. Considering his age and profile, he is locked for the future at KKR.
2) Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh did not have a great run in IPL 2024. He did not get a lot of chances to show his skills. That said, he is a player for the future and he also has a great fanbase. These factors make him a solid retention choice for KKR.
3) Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is also one of the players KKR might retain before the IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. Narine was close to both the Orange and the Purple caps in IPL 2024. This shows the kind of impact he had. Since he has quit international cricket, all his focus will be on the leagues.
4) Andre Russell
Yes, he might have tapered off with the bat in the second half of IPL 2024 but Russell still contributed with the ball. He brings plenty of balance to the side. Russell still has a few more years in the IPL. Hence, he has to be retained by the franchise.
5) Varun CV
Varun CV is also one of the players KKR might retain before the IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. The Tamil Nadu spinner is one of the best defensive spinners in the IPL. This skillset is rare to have. Since there are very few who could do this, Varun could be retained again by KKR.
