IPL 2025: PBKS Have Largest Purse After Retaining Prabhsimran Singh And Shashank Singh

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by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

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Punjab Kings have the largest purse in their kitty after the IPL 2025 retentions deadline day saw them retain uncapped duo of Prabhsimran Singh (INR 4 crore) and Shashank Singh (INR 5.5 crore).

New Delhi, Oct 31: Punjab Kings have the largest purse in their kitty after the IPL 2025 retentions deadline day saw them retain uncapped duo of Prabhsimran Singh (INR 4 crore) and Shashank Singh (INR 5.5 crore).

"I have always wanted to play for Punjab Kings and repay their faith in me. With the legendary Ricky Ponting at the helm, I hope to grow as a player and help the team in the hunt for glory," said Prabhsimran in a statement after confirming his seventh season with the franchise.

Shashank, who scored 354 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 164.65 to be the breakout star for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, expressed gratitude on being retained by the franchise. "I am grateful to the team for showing faith in me again. I am looking forward to working with Coach Ponting and to keep contributing to our team's success."

Ponting, appointed as the franchise’s coach after his stint with Delhi Capitals ended, said "Prabhsimran is someone who we have invested in and have great hopes for. Shashank's skillsets are in high demand and after his breakthrough performances, it was difficult to ignore him. We will target bringing back some of our other players at the auction."

With PBKS spending INR 9.5 crore on their two retentions, they now go into the auction with a purse of 110.5 crore, the most amongst all ten franchises. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals retained Axar Patel (INR 16.5 crore), Kuldeep Yadav (INR 13.25 crore), Tristan Stubbs (INR 10 crore) and Abishek Porel (INR 4 crore), while letting go of skipper Rishabh Pant, ahead of this year’s mega auction.

DC will now have INR 73 crore in their kitty ahead of the mega auction. “In Axar, Kuldeep, Tristan and Abishek we have the ideal blend of experience and youth, and I am very pleased with our retentions. I would have liked to retain more players who have turned out for DC, but the rules mean we have to pick strategically.”

“Going into the auction we will have two RTM cards and that leaves the door open for players who have worn the DC shirt in the past, to carry on with us. We know who we want and will make sure to get some if not all the players back.”

“With this important milestone behind us, the team is working tirelessly on the mega auction. Our intent is to build a strong and balanced squad that can bring home a much-awaited IPL trophy to our city,” said Parth Jindal, DC co-owner.

--IANS

IPL 2025 Retentions: Netizens Welcome Dhoni After CSK Retain 'Thala'

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

New Delhi, Oct 31: Cricket fans on social media expressed their delight after MS Dhoni -- the 43-year-old legendary wicketkeeper-batter -- was retained for INR 4 crore by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday.

For the records, barring 2016 and 2017 when he played for Rising Pune Supergiant when the Super Kings were going through a suspension period, Dhoni hasn’t moved from CSK.

“What a super Diwali for Dhoni fans. He will be there in IPL 2025. Great dedication to play,” one fan wrote. Another fan said, “Hero is back. Legend Dhoni will rule again."

Dhoni holds the record for playing most matches in the history of the IPL. In 264 matches since his debut back in 2008, Dhoni has scored 5243 runs at an average of 39.12 with a top score of 84 not out. Apart from the IPL, the veteran also led CSK to glory in the Champions League T20.

Earlier on Thursday, CSK decided to exercise the infamous 'uncapped player' rule to retain Dhoni as they also decided to keep hold of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja for 18 crores, Matheesha Pathirana for 13 and Shivam Dube for 12.

All the ten Indian Premier League franchises have announced their list of retained players ahead of the 2025 auction. Notably, three major captains Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer will be entering the auction.

--IANS

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One Dead, Two Critical In Firecracker Explosion In Puri

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Puri, Oct 31: In what came as first fatal cracker mishap, a person was killed and two others sustained critical injuries in firecracker explosion in Puri district this evening.

The deceased has been identified as Bula Rout..

According to the information, firecrackers caught fire and exploded while three people were making crackers in ha house at Rout Sahi under the Puri Sadar police station. The three were rushed to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital soon. However, they were later shifted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital because of their critical condition.

While under treatment, one of them succumbed to injuries. The deceased has been identified as Bula Rout.

More information is awaited.

IPL 2025: Wanted Players Who Put Team Before Personal Goals, Says LSG Owner Goenka

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

New Delhi, Oct 31: After Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) announced their retentions in Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan, franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka said the team’s retention strategy was to keep players who put the side first ahead of their personal goals.

In the IPL 2025 retentions day, LSG let go of their captain KL Rahul, thus ending their three-year association with the right-handed batter. Instead of him, Pooran is their biggest retention at INR 21 crore, followed by Bishnoi and Mayank at INR 11 crore each, before Badoni and Mohsin were retained at INR 4 crore respectively.

“The first retention was an automatic choice and happened within two minutes, that is Nicholas Pooran. We had a very simple mindset to go in with players who have a mindset to win, who put the team before their personal goals and aspirations.”

“And we wanted to retain as much core as possible within our available purse. We had a strong bowling unit, that’s why we went with three bowlers (Bishnoi, Mayank and Mohsin) from the previous season and all Indians. Pooran was a no-brainer. Ayush (Badoni) has done well for us at No. 6 and No. 7,” said Goenka after the retentions were made public.

Apart from Rahul, LSG have let go of Quinton de Kock, Krunal Pandya, Naveen-ul-Haq, Deepak Hooda and Marcus Stoinis. The franchise has a right-to-match (RTM) card and overall purse of INR 69 crore to go in the mega auction.

Meanwhile, IPL 2022 champions Gujarat Titans have retained Rashid Khan (INR 18 crore), captain Shubman Gill (INR 16.5 crore), B Sai Sudharsan (INR 8.5 crore), Rahul Tewatia (INR 4 crore), and Shahrukh Khan (INR 4 crore).

They let go of David Miller and Mohammed Shami, with GT now having purse of INR 69 crore for the mega auction. “We will continue to build on our strong foundation, drawing from our past successes and experiences. We extend our sincere gratitude to all the players who were part of the squad last over the three years.”

“Their dedication, passion and contribution was admirable and we wish them the very best in their future cricketing endeavours, who knows they might be part of the Titans again after the auction. We look forward to building a cohesive team for the upcoming season that embodies the spirit of the Titans,” said Vikram Solanki, GT’s Director of Cricket.

--IANS

IPL 2025: PBKS Have Largest Purse After Retaining Prabhsimran Singh And Shashank Singh

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