IPL 2021 player retention

IPL 2021 mini-auction likely on February 18, says BCCI official

The BCCI is also yet to decide whether the IPL will happen in India or not even though President Sourav Ganguly has repeatedly asserted that everything possible would be done to keep the glitzy event at its home. The player retention deadline ended on January 20 and the trading window closes on February 4.

 

Jan 22, 2021, 17:59 PM IST

IPL 2021: Top 'released' players who may go unsold in mini-auction

The likes of Parthiv Patel, Shane Watson and Lasith Malinga have already announced their retirement from franchise cricket but here are some top names which might go unsold after being released. Kedar Jadhav's release was along expected lines but at 36 years of age, the Maharashtra batsman might find few takers in the mini-auction.

Jan 22, 2021, 14:11 PM IST

In Pics: THIS CSK player joins Rs 100 crore club in IPL

Former India southpaw Suresh Raina was retained by Chennai Super Kings on IPL 2021 Player Retention Day this week. With Raina confirmed to play in IPL 2021 later this year, he is all set to join Rs 100 crore salary club which features three other Indian cricketers.

 

Jan 22, 2021, 11:35 AM IST

IPL 2021: Lasith Malinga announces retirement from franchise cricket

Malinga, who has played a staggering 122 IPL matches, has 170 wickets to his credit, the highest in the T20 league, with the best bowling figures of 5/13. The 37-year-old pacer, known for his toe-crushing yorkers, thanked the MI owners, the team management and the fans for supporting him in the 12 years that he was with the side. Malinga has already retired from Test and ODI cricket but he is yet to call it quits from T20 internationals.

Jan 21, 2021, 08:20 AM IST

In Pics: Top five stars who may have played last IPL before 2021 Retention Day

The mini-auction for the Indian Premier League's 14th edition in 2021 is set to take place on February 11. Ahead of the auction, the deadline for retaining players for the eight franchises is on January 20. Harbhajan Singh has already announced that Chennai Super Kings won't be retaining him for 2021 but could he have played his last IPL in 2019 too. Here's a list of players who we believe have played in their last IPL...

Jan 20, 2021, 14:30 PM IST