Preparations for the next season of the IPL have already begun. The BCCI is expected to announce the retention policy soon, which will determine how many players teams can retain; the rest will automatically be considered released. This time, there are speculations that some players who were previously thought safe might be released. If big players are released, it could lead to a significant auction. So far, no team has released any players, but let’s explore the possibilities of which major players might part ways with their teams this time.
Rohit Sharma Could Be Released by Mumbai Indians
The first and most prominent name among players likely to be released is Rohit Sharma. Given what happened with the Mumbai Indians in the last IPL season, it seems possible that Rohit might be released. In a leaked chat, Rohit was heard saying that the 2024 season would be his last. With Hardik Pandya now captaining the Mumbai Indians, it is believed that Rohit could enter the auction and be seen playing for another team.
KL Rahul May Be Released by LSG
Following Rohit Sharma, the second significant name likely to be released is KL Rahul. He is currently the captain of Lucknow Super Giants, but the team has not achieved anything remarkable under his leadership. Moreover, Rahul is no longer part of the Indian T20 team, and his individual performance has also been lackluster, putting his spot in jeopardy. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising if he is released and appears with a new team.
Faf du Plessis Could Part Ways with RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is always in the spotlight. Despite never having won the IPL title, the team has a fan following that surpasses many others. Currently, the team is led by Faf du Plessis, who is nearing 40 years old. The mega auction occurs every three years, and with him not playing international cricket, it raises doubts about RCB’s willingness to keep him. The team is likely to search for a new captain in the upcoming auction, which might mean du Plessis will not be seen with RCB.
Glenn Maxwell’s Underwhelming IPL Performance
Glenn Maxwell is a name that has often been disappointing in the IPL; despite this, teams seem eager to acquire him at auctions. His price continues to rise each year. Currently with RCB, it is hard to see them wanting to retain him given his performance over the last few seasons. With a price tag of over 14 crore, the team could invest that money in two more impactful players. It will be interesting to see if RCB decides to let Maxwell go and if another team would consider taking a chance on him.