IPL 2025 Retention List: RCB to Dismiss Mohammed Siraj?

Unexpectedly, new rumours suggest that Mohammed Siraj will not be kept by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2025 Indian Premier League. Siraj, who was a crucial retainer in 2022, maybe leaving as RCB rearranges its squad in preparation for the IPL super auction, according to a report by Cricbuzz. As the squad looks to reorganize for a competitive advantage in the upcoming season, this choice suggests a new strategic direction.

Fans and analysts alike are debating this surprising move in great detail, with many questioning whether RCB will risk Siraj's departure in order to use a Right to Match (RTM) card in the next big auction. Since joining the RCB in 2018, Mohammed Siraj has been a mainstay. Siraj, a key member of RCB's bowling arsenal, is well-known for his aggressive bowling and capacity to perform under duress. He made steady improvement from a rookie at Sunrisers Hyderabad to a reliable pacer at RCB, as seen by his outstanding performances in the high-stakes IPL.

Major Update from IPL 2025 Retentions:

Virat Kohli, a star batsman who is expected to stay with the franchise at a high cost, is expected to be on the RCB's retention list. In addition to Kohli, RCB might keep in-field pacer Yash Dayal, an uncapped player with great value and versatility, and Rajat Patidar, who made an impression with his batting in prior seasons.

🚨 RCB likely retentions 🚨

1. Virat Kohli
2. Rajat Patidar
3. Yash Dayal

There is a question mark about Siraj.

[Source: Nagaraj Gollapudi on Cricinfo Chatter]

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) October 30, 2024

Mohammed Siraj was left out, despite the fact that all three of these players are serious candidates for retention. According to reports, Siraj, a key component of RCB's bowling attack in previous seasons, is not in the team's plans this time around. Instead, they are looking into other options to improve squad balance.

Even with his stellar statistics, Siraj's future at RCB seems uncertain. According to reports, RCB could rather enter the auction with a bigger purse than spend a lot of money on player retentions. Siraj might be released to allow RCB greater financial flexibility, even though Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and young prospect Yash Dayal are supposedly signed. If RCB can obtain Siraj at a fair price, their plan may be to allow him to enter the auction and then retrieve him using the RTM card. This strategy might free up funds to pursue elite athletes like Yuzvendra Chahal or KL Rahul.

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