The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for another exciting season with major changes in player rosters. Rajasthan Royals have surprisingly released England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler, while other teams have also made significant moves. Explore the full list of retained and released players, along with the latest rules and Sky Sports’ continued coverage of the IPL.
In a significant move to combat player drain to global T20 leagues, Cricket West Indies has awarded multi-year contracts to nine West Indies cricketers, including key players like Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Hayley Matthews, and Shemaine Campbelle. The decision comes as a result of a new Memorandum of Understanding between CWI and the West Indies Players Association.
Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, face a crucial decision ahead of the 2025 mega-auction. With the new retention rules allowing for a maximum of six players, MI must strategize to retain their star-studded Indian core, including Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah. The team might also consider retaining wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and up-and-coming pacer Anshul Kamboj.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has announced its highly anticipated retention rules, allowing teams to retain up to six players through direct retention or the Right to Match (RTM) option. The rules include a ‘pay more to retain more’ formula, where the cost of retaining players increases with each player retained. The deadline for teams to submit their final lists of retained players is October 31, 2024.
Sanjiv Goenka, owner of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants, has confirmed that KL Rahul remains a key part of the team despite ongoing speculation about his future. While Goenka expressed his appreciation for Rahul’s contributions, he declined to comment on player retention and captaincy decisions for the next IPL season, citing the need to await the BCCI’s retention policy.
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has confirmed KL Rahul’s crucial role in the franchise while remaining ambiguous about player retention and captaincy for the upcoming IPL season. While Rahul expressed his desire to stay with the team, Goenka highlighted the need to wait for the BCCI’s retention rules before making any decisions.
IPL franchises have differing opinions on whether a mega auction should be held before the next season. While some franchises favor a mega auction for a more competitive tournament, others prefer more player retention to build stronger squads. The BCCI will make a decision on the future course of action by the end of August, considering the opinions of all stakeholders.
Activision conducted a secret experiment in early 2024 to test the impact of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. The results revealed a significant drop in player retention when SBMM was relaxed, highlighting its crucial role in keeping players engaged.
Punjab FC has secured the services of five key players for the upcoming 2024-25 season, including experienced defender Suresh Meitei, goalkeeper Ravi Kumar, and young midfielders Ashis Pradhan, Ricky Shabong, and Manglenthang Kipgen. The club has signed multiple-year contracts with these players, ensuring a strong core for the upcoming season.
Blizzard acknowledges that the new player experience in World of Warcraft is lacking and needs improvement. Despite strong player retention, the game struggles to attract new players due to a cluttered starting experience and a lack of immersion in the game’s lore. The article explores the issue, discussing the potential loss of player individuality and the need for Blizzard to enhance the role-playing aspect of the game.
