IPL 2025: SRH Signs Klaasen for INR 23 Crores; RR Retains Dhruv Jurel at INR 14 Crores

With the IPL 2025 retention announced, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have revealed their retained players to fans. Both teams are now gearing up for the IPL 2025 auction, aiming to build a strong core team that can compete effectively in the upcoming season.

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad

The IPL 2024 runners-up have made a significant move by retaining their core players for the upcoming season. Captain Pat Cummins and star batter Heinrich Klaasen have been retained for a hefty INR 23 Crores. Additionally, the team has secured their opening pair, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, while also retaining all-rounder Nitish Reddy. These strategic decisions reflect the team’s commitment to building on their previous success and creating a formidable lineup for IPL 2025.

1. Heinrich Klaasen: INR 23 Crores.
2. Pat Cummins: INR 18 Crores.
3. Travis Head: INR 14 Crores.
4. Abhishek Sharma: INR 14 Crores.
5. Nitish Reddy: INR 6 Crores.

2. Rajasthan Royals

Finishing third in IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals have made tough decisions as they prepare for the next season. The team has released star players like Jos Buttler, R. Ashwin, and Yuzvendra Chahal. However, they have retained captain Sanju Samson along with key players Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma, aiming to build a strong squad for future success.

1. Sanju Samson: INR 18 Crores.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal: INR 18 Crores.
3. Riyan Parag: INR 14 Crores.
4. Dhruv Jurel: INR 14 Crores.
5. Shimron Hetmyer: INR 11 Crores.
6. Sandeep Sharma: INR 4 Crores.