10 IPL franchises submitted the list of their respective retained players to BCCI on October 31. The franchises have revealed which players they will retain ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, and several reports were confirmed on the retention day. Players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul were released by their franchises.
On the other hand, India’s experienced batsman Rohit Sharma was retained by Mumbai Indians. Among the many retentions, there were several stars who received significant salary hikes ahead of IPL 2025. In this article we will tell you about those players who have got salary increase compared to the last season.
7. Rinku Singh
India’s star batsman Rinku Singh was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The star batsman is one of the players who got the biggest hike compared to last season. It is noteworthy that in IPL 2024, Rinku Singh had earned Rs 55 lakh in the season. However, he was the team’s top retention for the IPL 2024 champions and got a hike of 2264%. He was retained for Rs 13 crore.
6. Shashank Singh
One of the most talked-about selections for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024 auction, Shashank Singh came into the fold and was one of the two players retained for the team ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Shashank was signed by PBKS for Rs 20 lakh, but he will get Rs 5.5 crore this season, which is an increase of 2650%.
5. Sai Sudharshan
India’s 23-year-old batsman Sai Sudarshan got a huge salary hike. In IPL 2024, Sudarshan represented Gujarat Titans for Rs 20 lakh, but with his retention before the auction, he will get Rs 8.5 crore, which is 4150% more than last season.
4. Mayank Yadav
India’s young fast bowler Mayank Yadav created a stir in IPL 2024 with his brilliant performance for Lucknow Super Giants. Mayank Yadav played only a few matches last season and for this he got Rs 20 lakh. However, with his retention, he will now earn Rs 11 crore, which is a salary increase of 5400%.
3. Rajat Patidar
Similarly, Rajat Patidar of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) also got a 5400% salary hike. In IPL 2024, Rajat Patidar earned Rs 20 lakh, and with his retention, he will now earn Rs 11 crore, and will be one of the most important players for the team.
2. Mathisha Pathirana (Matheesha Pathirana)
Sri Lanka’s star fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana got the second highest hike after being retained by Chennai Super Kings. In IPL 2024, Pathirana earned Rs 20 lakh, and he has received a huge salary hike after his retention. In IPL 2025, Pathirana will earn a whopping Rs 13 crore, an increase of 6400%.
1. Dhruv Jurel
Star India wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel is the player with the biggest salary hike ahead of IPL 2025. Representing Rajasthan Royals, Jurel earned Rs 20 lakh last season and after his retention, he will earn Rs 14 crore for IPL 2025, which is 6900% more than last season.