DC's Released Players 2025

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DC's Released Players 2025 [Source: @SergioCSKK/x.com]DC's Released Players 2025 [Source: @SergioCSKK/x.com]

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Releasing players is one of the most difficult but important decisions a franchise makes during the IPL. Each release is a step towards optimizing the squad, balancing the budget, and targeting new players in the auction.

It allows franchisees to hit the refresh button and reassess their plans for the upcoming season. It opens up opportunities to build a well-rounded squad that addresses gaps while giving the management financial flexibility to bid aggressively in the auction. Here's a look at DC's released players.

DC Released Players List (2025)

Player
Role
Rishabh PantBatter/Wicketkeeper
David WarnerBatter
Pravin DubeyBowler
Vicky OstwalAll-Rounder
Prithvi ShawBatter
Anrich NortjeBowler
Jake Fraser-McGurkBatter
Harry BrookBatter
Lungi NgidiBowler
Lalit YadavAll-Rounder
Khaleel AhmedBowler
Mitchell MarshAll-Rounder
Ishant SharmaBowler
Yash DhullBatter
Mukesh KumarBowler
Rasikh Salam DarBowler
Kumar KushagraBatter/Wicketkeeper
Gulbadin NaibAll-Rounder
Lizaad WilliamsBowler

Historical Releases by DC

DC’s Released Players 2024

Player
Role
Rilee RossouwBatter
Chetan SakariyaBowler
Rovman PowellAll-Rounder
Manish PandeyBatter
Phil SaltBatter/Wicketkeeper
Mustafizur RahmanBowler
Kamlesh NagarkotiBowler
Sarfaraz KhanBatter
Ripal PatelBatter
Aman KhanBatter
Priyam GargBatter

DC’s Released Players 2023

Player
Role
Shardul ThakurBowler
Tim SeifertBatter/Wicketkeeper
Ashwin HebbarAll-Rounder
KS BharatBatter/Wicketkeeper
Mandeep SinghBatter

FAQs: DC's Released Players 2025

Q.1. Who are the released players for DC in IPL 2025?

Answer: DC released several players, including Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and Mitchell Marsh, among others.

Q.2. Why does DC release players every season?

Answer: Player releases help DC free up funds, create flexibility, and focus on acquiring players who fit the team’s strategy better for the upcoming season.

Q.3. How many players did DC release in 2025?

Answer: Delhi Capitals released a total of 19 players ahead of IPL 2025.