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IPL 2025: 3 Captains Released By Their Teams Who Will Break The Bank In Mega Auction

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul [Source: @HustlerCSK, @Kaustubh001ac/x.com]Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul [Source: @HustlerCSK, @Kaustubh001ac/x.com]

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The retention lists of the IPL teams for the upcoming seasons had quite a few surprises for the fans. The release of Shreyas Iyer, the IPL title-winning captain by KKR, was one of the moves that startled the fans and cricket experts.

Aside from KKR, a few IPL teams have released their captains from the previous edition. Here is a look at three IPL captains who have been released by their teams but are expected to break the bank during the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. 

3. KL Rahul

Why Will The IPL Franchises Target KL Rahul?

 The Indian batter was seen leading the Lucknow Super Giants in the last two editions. Under his leadership, LSG made it to the playoffs in two out of three seasons. Besides, KL Rahul also has experience leading PBKS before LSG. The fact that he has experience leading a team at the stage and can also be a valuable addition to the batting lineup of any team makes him a highly sought-after entity during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

2. Rishabh Pant

Why Will The IPL Franchises Target Rishabh Pant?

The Indian star keeper batter was in charge of the Delhi Capitals for the last three seasons. Even though the Capitals did not win the title during this period, the team played good cricket and presented themselves as one of the prime challengers.

Besides his experience as a captain, Rishabh Pant himself is a match-winner. He likes to perform in pressure situations and high-pressure games. Thus, getting an experienced captain and a clutch player in one will be something that will drive the franchises to go after Rishabh Pant.

1. Shreyas Iyer

Why Will The IPL Franchises Target Shreyas Iyer?

The former KKR captain had a successful stint with the franchise. Under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, the franchise won its third title, ending a ten-year drought. Besides leading the Knights, Iyer has also been in charge of the Delhi Capitals. So, he is pretty experienced in leading an IPL team.

Along with his leadership abilities and experience, Shreyas Iyer also brings dynamism and solidity to the middle-order of a batting line-up. Given Iyer's all-around utility, he might be the prime target of many franchises during the IPL 2025 mega auction.