Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have retained Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.
“We are retaining Dhoni and Raina, and the third we are contemplating,” a CSK official was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.
CSK, though, are yet to name the third player they will retain as the deadline to submit the list is January 4. Ravindra Jadeja may be that third name while Dwayne Bravo, if fit, is all but certain to be bought back with Right To Match card.
Mumbai Indians look set to retain skipper Rohit Sharma along with Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal. However, if experts are to be believed Kolkata Knight Riders may let go of captain Gautam Gambhir. Delhi Daredevils, who may keep Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer in their stable, must be looking at Gambhir's situation.
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While the last date of submission for the player retention is January 4, the franchises are more or less certain about the kind of players they would like to retain and the ones they would buy back with Right To Match (RTM) cards.
David Warner looks certain to be retained by the Sunrisers Hyderabad who can also retain the immensely talented Deepak Hooda by paying Rs 3 crore for the uncapped player just like MI will be doing for Krunal. Steve Smith is expected to be retained by Rajasthan Royals after having spent two years at Rising Pune Supergiants.
Here is all you need to know about the IPL Player Retention:
When will the IPL Player Retention 2018 take place?
IPL Player Retention will take place on January 4, 2018.
What time will IPL Player Retention 2018 take place?
The IPL Player Retention 2018 will start at 6.50 PM IST onwards.
Where to watch on TV IPL Player Retention 2018 live?
The IPL Player Retention 2018 will broadcast live on Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil.
Where to watch online live streaming of IPL Player Retention 2018?
The IPL Player Retention 2018 can be streamed online on www.hotstar.com. For live updates you can follow dnaindia.com.
