IPL MEDIA ADVISORY November 1, 2024 TATA IPL 2025 Player retentions list announced The player retention window for the TATA Indian Premier League 2025 season closed on October 31, 2024, as all 10 franchises finalized their core lineups. The teams have retained a total of 46 players, investing a cumulative INR 558.5 crore. RCB have retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, which the franchise will walk into with a purse amount of INR 83 Crore. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ) have unveiled the list of players that they have chosen to retain ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auction. Here’s an in-depth look at RCB ’s potential retentions and strategic moves ahead of the 2025 season.