Chennai Super Kings, who are returning to the Indian Premier League after two years on the sidelines, have opted to retain star players MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja.
Rajasthan Royals, who had also been handed a two-year suspension, have retained only Australia captain Steve Smith.
Royal Challenger Bangalore have retained the services of India captain Virat Kohli. He was retained for a sum of Rs 17 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. RCB also retained star player AB de Villiers, while also going for the surprise pick of youngster Sarfaraz Khan as their third choice.
Kolkata Knight Riders did not opt to retain their captain Gautam Gambhir and have instead chosen to pick foreigners Sunil Narine and Andre Russel.
Sunrisers Hyderabad chose to retain Australia star David Warner and India pacer Bhuneshwar Kumar, but ignored opener Shikhar Dhawan.
Delhi Daredevils chose South African all-rounder Chris Morris and retained the services of India youngsters Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians predictably retained captain Rohit Sharma and India stars Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.
Full retention list:
- Total Purse: Rs 80 crore
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah.
Purse Remaining: Rs 47 crore.
Delhi Daredevils: Chris Morris, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer.
Purse Remaining: Rs 47 crore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Sarafaraz Khan.
Purse Remaining: Rs 49 crore.
Chennai Super KIngs: MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja.
Purse Remaining: Rs 47 crore.
Rajasthan Royals: Steven Smith.
Purse Remaining: Rs 67.5 crore.
Kings XI Punjab: Axar Patel.
Purse Remaining: Rs 67.5 crore.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine and Andre Russell.
Purse Remaining: Rs 67.5 crore.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner, Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Purse Remaining: Rs 67.5 crore.
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