Mega Auction in the Indian Premier League (IPL) always brings up the topic of IPL Retention, which can make or break any franchise's fortunes in the upcoming season. The Delhi Capitals (DC) as a franchise has been quite unsteady, given their constant chopping and changing of players and support staff, which makes the upcoming IPL Retention deadline even more important. Let us delve into possible players that DC could retain below. KKR Retentions For IPL 2025: List of Players Kolkata Knight Riders Can Likely Retain Ahead of Indian Premier League Mega Auction.

Axar Patel

An underrated player, Axar Patel's value as an all-rounder has often been sidelined. However, for DC, Patel has displayed brilliant performance match after match. Patel's live-wire fielding adds to this merit, which goes well with his ability to bat at any order.

Kuldeep Yadav

An architect, in the uprise of DC in IPL Kuldeep Yadav, has not only managed to turn the tides of the franchise up but also bring his bowling mojo back. Yadav's handy batting down the order provides substance, which gives the batters license to play. Yadav could lead the bowling pack in the IPL 2025-27 cycle.

Harry Brook

Yet to play a single match for DC, Harry Brook's credentials as a hard-hitting batter is undeniable. Brook can tear any bowling attack into oblivion, which is decisive in any T20 XI. However, the English batter's play against spin is questionable, which can always be worked on.  SRH Retentions For IPL 2025: List of Players Sunrisers Hyderabad Can Likely Retain Ahead of Indian Premier League Mega Auction.

Rishabh Pant

As a captain and player, Rishabh Pant brings much-needed experience into the dressing room. Pant forms a crucial crux of the DC's batting order, where the wicketkeeper batter plays the role of a finisher, much like his idol, MS Dhoni.

Jake Fraser-McGurk

A powerhouse performer, Jake Fraser-McGurk lit up Indian skies with his tremendous hitting last season and could potentially be  David Warner's replacement up top.  Fraser-McGurk is still an untapped commodity in international cricket, and if groomed well, can help DC lift their maiden IPL title someday.

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