As teams are heading towards the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/ipl-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL mini-auction 2022</a>, all the franchises have submitted their retention list for the 2023 season of the competition. The retention list threw a lot of surprises as many big names weren't retained by their teams. Kane Williamson, Jason Holder, and Mayank Agarwal among others were not retained by their respective franchises despite their reputation and past performances.

With some of the biggest names not getting retained due to their non-performances, it can be said that the warning bell is ringing for those players who got retained this year without delivering any impactful performances in the past season.

The players who got retained despite their underwhelming performances were fortunate to get another chance from their teams but for the next edition, there will be pressure on them to be assiduous and provide solid figures.

Team-wise one player who was lucky to be retained:

1. Anuj Rawat (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Youngster Anuj Rawat became a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last edition of the tournament, and he was assigned the task to provide fierce starts to the team alongside his skipper Faf du Plessis. Starting off up front alongside the South African legend could’ve benefitted Rawat as an opener and a player.

But after looking at his underwhelming numbers in the whole season, it could be said that the young gun has to learn a lot from his captain to become successful in the future. In eight matches of the tournament's last edition, Rawat could amass only 129 runs at an unhealthy average of 16.13.

Despite his extremely poor batting display, RCB’s faith in him has remained intact as the franchise will go ahead with him in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 edition</a>. His name in the retention list is a surprise for many.

2. Ramandeep Singh (Mumbai Indians)

After representing Punjab in domestic cricket for more than five years, the middle-order batter Ramandeep Singh got a place in the Mumbai Indians’ 2022 squad at his base price of INR 20 lakhs. In the team, the youngster was given the responsibility to play the role of a finisher by playing some blistering knocks towards the fag end of the innings.

Appearing in MI colours in five games during the 2022 edition, he couldn’t fulfill the requirements of the team and scored only 45 runs. He looked pretty ordinary with the bat and couldn't play to his potential.

With the ball, he bagged six wickets and spent 54 runs at an economy of 9.00. He has made it to the list of MI’s retained players despite his unsuccessful first season. The Punjab cricketer can certainly do better for the team in the upcoming season. With Pollard’s retirement, he will have the opportunity to excel in a similar role.

3. Krishnappa Gowtham (Lucknow Super Giants)

In the last season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) gave a chance to the Karnataka right-arm off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham. He was bought by LSG for INR 90 lakhs. In domestic cricket, Gowtham is one of the most renowned bowlers, and with such profile, he was expected to do wonders for his new team.

Playing in four matches for LSG, Gowtham impressed in patches with his bowling skills. By taking five wickets in four contests at an economy rate of 8.25, he deserved a few more chances but was unfortunate.

Ahead of the mini-auction, the chances of Gowtham getting retained were less but the franchise has backed the bowling all-rounder and he will be seen giving his best for the unit in the next edition.

4. Washington Sundar (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Last year, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) roped in Washington Sundar at INR 8.75 crore at the mega auction. His ability to perform as an all-rounder was the reason why he was picked but his failure with both bat and ball hurt SRH.

His ordinary batting and bowling displays couldn’t justify his price tag. He played nine game and could score only 101 runs. On the other hand, only six wickets at an unpleasant economy of 8.54 added insult to injury.&nbsp;

As SRH have retained him for the next season, he would consider himself fortunate for getting the chance to do justice with his price tag again by delivering class performances for the franchise. His recent performances in New Zealand must have bolstered his confidence and it's likely that fans will get to see a different version of him in the next edition.

5.&nbsp;Vijay Shankar (Gujarat Titans)

Ahead of the mini-auction, Gujarat Titans (GT) took the decision of retaining Vijay Shankar for the 2023 edition. Before November 15, Shankar’s inclusion in the retention list was almost unlikely due to his career numbers in the cash-rich league. Last time, Shankar in the Titans jersey disappointed GT supporters with his unsatisfactory numbers as both a batter and a bowler.

He was bought at INR 1.40 crore at the 2022 mega auction by the new entrants Gujarat Titans for his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. The 31-year-old played four matches in the last edition and could manage only 19 runs at a paltry average of 4.75.

After such a dismal outing, Shankar’s ouster from Gujarat was highly likely but the franchise’s decision to support him was received as a shocker by several fans.

Rajasthan Royals procured the services of Riyan Parag after paying a hefty sum of INR 3.80 crore ahead of the 2022 season. His job in the team was to embolden the batting line-up with his contributions in the lower order.

But Parag, in 17 contests of the last edition, was unsuccessful in delivering anything solid to the team. Playing as a finisher, he racked up only 183 runs averaging 16.64. Except his 56 off 31 deliveries against RCB in the 39th match, there was nothing to praise about his batting in the last edition.

The 21-year-old batter will consider himself lucky for not facing the heat by getting released by the franchise. Despite his underwhelming efforts in the 2022 edition, Parag’s inclusion in the retained list for the next season is one of the most surprising things that happened ahead of the next season.

7. Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Varun Chakravarthy became a household name after his incredible bowling displays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2020 and 2021. With his mystery spin bowling, he took a lot of wickets for the franchise and became one of their key players and a prominent figure in the league.

Before the 2022 mega auction, he was retained by the two-time IPL champions due to his impressive outings in the previous seasons.

In the 2023 edition of the league, he will be seen playing for the KKR again as he has found a place in the retention squad despite being fairly ordinary with the ball last season. Chakravarthy, featured in 11 games of the last edition and took only six wickets at a high economy of 8.51.

His inability to get wickets and stop the flow of runs in the last season hit his image of being an economical and a wicket-taking bowler. Before the mini-auction in December, the spin ace has been retained but in the next edition, he has to bring his magic back and deliver above-par performances for his team.

8.&nbsp;Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Punjab Kings)&nbsp;

Bhanuka Rajapaksa is serving Sri Lanka for more than three years and has proved his mettle by winning games for the team with his power-hitting ability. Taking his excellent batting record for his national team into consideration, Punjab Kings invested INR 50 lakhs in him at the 2022 mega IPL auction.&nbsp;

Unlike Sri Lanka, Kings used him differently by giving him a chance to shine with the bat at number three, but Rajapaksa couldn’t impress much and scored only 206 runs in nine games at a dismal average of 22.89.

In the next season, he could feature in the playing XI of the Kings due to his potential to play match-winning innings. The player has been included in Punjab’s scheme of things by getting retained ahead of the next edition.

9.&nbsp;Dwaine Pretorius (Chennai Super Kings)

After doing well in T20 internationals consistently, Dwaine Pretorius, last year, got an IPL contract from Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Looking at his past diligent efforts with the ball for his national team South Africa, CSK played him in six games of the competition, but the South African stalwart was unable to perform as per requirements.

In the absence of Deepak Chahar, the team gave him a chance to strengthen the bowling unit. With just six wickets at an ordinary economy of 10.00, he disappointed the CSK owners and supporters.

The 33-year-old can also bat in the lower order and has the ability to win games with the bat too. But he couldn't deliver with the bat either. With just 44 runs at an average of 11.00, he couldn’t bring joy to the team. But CSK despite not getting the desired results from the bowling all-rounder have reposed their faith in him ahead of the next season.

10. Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals)

Anrich Nortje is one of the prime bowlers for South Africa and in T20Is his incredible bowling figures add to his reputation. In 29 T20Is, by scalping 35 wickets at an economy of 7.11, he has been impressive for South Africa. In the previous season of the cash-rich league, he was bought by Delhi Capitals at a hefty price of INR 6.50 crores.

While playing for the same franchise in 2020 and 2021, he showed his brilliance by taking 34 wickets in 24 games. Looking at his incredible past for DC, the team management believed in the South African again and roped him in at the 2022 mega auction.

After spending a heavy amount on Nortje, the franchise was expecting him to play a key role with the ball in vanquishing the opponents, but with just nine wickets in six matches with an expensive economy of 9.72, he looked out of rhythm. But DC have thrown their weight behind him and hence Nortje will look to repay for the same in the upcoming edition.

Ramandeep Singh-Krishnappa Gowtham-Washington Sundar

As teams are heading towards the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/ipl-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL mini-auction 2022</a>, all the franchises have submitted their retention list for the 2023 season of the competition. The retention list threw a lot of surprises as many big names weren't retained by their teams. Kane Williamson, Jason Holder, and Mayank Agarwal among others were not retained by their respective franchises despite their reputation and past performances.
With some of the biggest names not getting retained due to their non-performances, it can be said that the warning bell is ringing for those players who got retained this year without delivering any impactful performances in the past season. 
The players who got retained despite their underwhelming performances were fortunate to get another chance from their teams but for the next edition, there will be pressure on them to be assiduous and provide solid figures.
<h2>Team-wise one player who was lucky to be retained:</h2>
<h3>1. Anuj Rawat (Royal Challengers Bangalore)</h3>
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Youngster Anuj Rawat became a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last edition of the tournament, and he was assigned the task to provide fierce starts to the team alongside his skipper Faf du Plessis. Starting off up front alongside the South African legend could’ve benefitted Rawat as an opener and a player.
But after looking at his underwhelming numbers in the whole season, it could be said that the young gun has to learn a lot from his captain to become successful in the future. In eight matches of the tournament's last edition, Rawat could amass only 129 runs at an unhealthy average of 16.13.
Despite his extremely poor batting display, RCB’s faith in him has remained intact as the franchise will go ahead with him in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 edition</a>. His name in the retention list is a surprise for many.

<h3>2. Ramandeep Singh (Mumbai Indians)</h3>
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After representing Punjab in domestic cricket for more than five years, the middle-order batter Ramandeep Singh got a place in the Mumbai Indians’ 2022 squad at his base price of INR 20 lakhs. In the team, the youngster was given the responsibility to play the role of a finisher by playing some blistering knocks towards the fag end of the innings.
Appearing in MI colours in five games during the 2022 edition, he couldn’t fulfill the requirements of the team and scored only 45 runs. He looked pretty ordinary with the bat and couldn't play to his potential.
With the ball, he bagged six wickets and spent 54 runs at an economy of 9.00. He has made it to the list of MI’s retained players despite his unsuccessful first season. The Punjab cricketer can certainly do better for the team in the upcoming season. With Pollard’s retirement, he will have the opportunity to excel in a similar role.

<h3>3. Krishnappa Gowtham (Lucknow Super Giants)</h3>
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In the last season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) gave a chance to the Karnataka right-arm off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham. He was bought by LSG for INR 90 lakhs. In domestic cricket, Gowtham is one of the most renowned bowlers, and with such profile, he was expected to do wonders for his new team.
Playing in four matches for LSG, Gowtham impressed in patches with his bowling skills. By taking five wickets in four contests at an economy rate of 8.25, he deserved a few more chances but was unfortunate.
Ahead of the mini-auction, the chances of Gowtham getting retained were less but the franchise has backed the bowling all-rounder and he will be seen giving his best for the unit in the next edition.

<h3>4. Washington Sundar (Sunrisers Hyderabad)</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662449213507_Washington-Sundar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Last year, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) roped in Washington Sundar at INR 8.75 crore at the mega auction. His ability to perform as an all-rounder was the reason why he was picked but his failure with both bat and ball hurt SRH.
His ordinary batting and bowling displays couldn’t justify his price tag. He played nine game and could score only 101 runs. On the other hand, only six wickets at an unpleasant economy of 8.54 added insult to injury.&nbsp;
As SRH have retained him for the next season, he would consider himself fortunate for getting the chance to do justice with his price tag again by delivering class performances for the franchise. His recent performances in New Zealand must have bolstered his confidence and it's likely that fans will get to see a different version of him in the next edition.

<h3>5.&nbsp;Vijay Shankar (Gujarat Titans)</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663226371195_Vijay-SHankar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Ahead of the mini-auction, Gujarat Titans (GT) took the decision of retaining Vijay Shankar for the 2023 edition. Before November 15, Shankar’s inclusion in the retention list was almost unlikely due to his career numbers in the cash-rich league. Last time, Shankar in the Titans jersey disappointed GT supporters with his unsatisfactory numbers as both a batter and a bowler.
He was bought at INR 1.40 crore at the 2022 mega auction by the new entrants Gujarat Titans for his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. The 31-year-old played four matches in the last edition and could manage only 19 runs at a paltry average of 4.75.
After such a dismal outing, Shankar’s ouster from Gujarat was highly likely but the franchise’s decision to support him was received as a shocker by several fans.

<h3>6. Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals)</h3>
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Rajasthan Royals procured the services of Riyan Parag after paying a hefty sum of INR 3.80 crore ahead of the 2022 season. His job in the team was to embolden the batting line-up with his contributions in the lower order.
But Parag, in 17 contests of the last edition, was unsuccessful in delivering anything solid to the team. Playing as a finisher, he racked up only 183 runs averaging 16.64. Except his 56 off 31 deliveries against RCB in the 39th match, there was nothing to praise about his batting in the last edition.
The 21-year-old batter will consider himself lucky for not facing the heat by getting released by the franchise. Despite his underwhelming efforts in the 2022 edition, Parag’s inclusion in the retained list for the next season is one of the most surprising things that happened ahead of the next season.
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<h3>7. Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata Knight Riders)</h3>
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Varun Chakravarthy became a household name after his incredible bowling displays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2020 and 2021. With his mystery spin bowling, he took a lot of wickets for the franchise and became one of their key players and a prominent figure in the league. 
Before the 2022 mega auction, he was retained by the two-time IPL champions due to his impressive outings in the previous seasons.
In the 2023 edition of the league, he will be seen playing for the KKR again as he has found a place in the retention squad despite being fairly ordinary with the ball last season. Chakravarthy, featured in 11 games of the last edition and took only six wickets at a high economy of 8.51.
His inability to get wickets and stop the flow of runs in the last season hit his image of being an economical and a wicket-taking bowler. Before the mini-auction in December, the spin ace has been retained but in the next edition, he has to bring his magic back and deliver above-par performances for his team.
<h3></h3>
<h3>8.&nbsp;Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Punjab Kings)&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2022/03/Bhanuka-Rajapaksa.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is serving Sri Lanka for more than three years and has proved his mettle by winning games for the team with his power-hitting ability. Taking his excellent batting record for his national team into consideration, Punjab Kings invested INR 50 lakhs in him at the 2022 mega IPL auction.&nbsp;
Unlike Sri Lanka, Kings used him differently by giving him a chance to shine with the bat at number three, but Rajapaksa couldn’t impress much and scored only 206 runs in nine games at a dismal average of 22.89.
In the next season, he could feature in the playing XI of the Kings due to his potential to play match-winning innings. The player has been included in Punjab’s scheme of things by getting retained ahead of the next edition.

<h3>9.&nbsp;Dwaine Pretorius (Chennai Super Kings)</h3>
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After doing well in T20 internationals consistently, Dwaine Pretorius, last year, got an IPL contract from Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Looking at his past diligent efforts with the ball for his national team South Africa, CSK played him in six games of the competition, but the South African stalwart was unable to perform as per requirements.
In the absence of Deepak Chahar, the team gave him a chance to strengthen the bowling unit. With just six wickets at an ordinary economy of 10.00, he disappointed the CSK owners and supporters.
The 33-year-old can also bat in the lower order and has the ability to win games with the bat too. But he couldn't deliver with the bat either. With just 44 runs at an average of 11.00, he couldn’t bring joy to the team. But CSK despite not getting the desired results from the bowling all-rounder have reposed their faith in him ahead of the next season.

<h3>10. Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals)</h3>
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Anrich Nortje is one of the prime bowlers for South Africa and in T20Is his incredible bowling figures add to his reputation. In 29 T20Is, by scalping 35 wickets at an economy of 7.11, he has been impressive for South Africa. In the previous season of the cash-rich league, he was bought by Delhi Capitals at a hefty price of INR 6.50 crores.
While playing for the same franchise in 2020 and 2021, he showed his brilliance by taking 34 wickets in 24 games. Looking at his incredible past for DC, the team management believed in the South African again and roped him in at the 2022 mega auction.
After spending a heavy amount on Nortje, the franchise was expecting him to play a key role with the ball in vanquishing the opponents, but with just nine wickets in six matches with an expensive economy of 9.72, he looked out of rhythm. But DC have thrown their weight behind him and hence Nortje will look to repay for the same in the upcoming edition.

As teams are heading towards the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/ipl-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL mini-auction 2022</a>, all the franchises have submitted their retention list for the 2023 season of the competition. The retention list threw a lot of surprises as many big names weren't retained by their teams. Kane Williamson, Jason Holder, and Mayank Agarwal among others were not retained by their respective franchises despite their reputation and past performances.
With some of the biggest names not getting retained due to their non-performances, it can be said that the warning bell is ringing for those players who got retained this year without delivering any impactful performances in the past season. 
The players who got retained despite their underwhelming performances were fortunate to get another chance from their teams but for the next edition, there will be pressure on them to be assiduous and provide solid figures.
<h2>Team-wise one player who was lucky to be retained:</h2>
<h3>1. Anuj Rawat (Royal Challengers Bangalore)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Anuj-Rawat-1.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Youngster Anuj Rawat became a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last edition of the tournament, and he was assigned the task to provide fierce starts to the team alongside his skipper Faf du Plessis. Starting off up front alongside the South African legend could’ve benefitted Rawat as an opener and a player.
But after looking at his underwhelming numbers in the whole season, it could be said that the young gun has to learn a lot from his captain to become successful in the future. In eight matches of the tournament's last edition, Rawat could amass only 129 runs at an unhealthy average of 16.13.
Despite his extremely poor batting display, RCB’s faith in him has remained intact as the franchise will go ahead with him in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 edition</a>. His name in the retention list is a surprise for many.

<h3>2. Ramandeep Singh (Mumbai Indians)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670419678242_Ramandeep-Singh.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
After representing Punjab in domestic cricket for more than five years, the middle-order batter Ramandeep Singh got a place in the Mumbai Indians’ 2022 squad at his base price of INR 20 lakhs. In the team, the youngster was given the responsibility to play the role of a finisher by playing some blistering knocks towards the fag end of the innings.
Appearing in MI colours in five games during the 2022 edition, he couldn’t fulfill the requirements of the team and scored only 45 runs. He looked pretty ordinary with the bat and couldn't play to his potential.
With the ball, he bagged six wickets and spent 54 runs at an economy of 9.00. He has made it to the list of MI’s retained players despite his unsuccessful first season. The Punjab cricketer can certainly do better for the team in the upcoming season. With Pollard’s retirement, he will have the opportunity to excel in a similar role.

<h3>3. Krishnappa Gowtham (Lucknow Super Giants)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670419630096_Krishnappa-Gowtham.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
In the last season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) gave a chance to the Karnataka right-arm off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham. He was bought by LSG for INR 90 lakhs. In domestic cricket, Gowtham is one of the most renowned bowlers, and with such profile, he was expected to do wonders for his new team.
Playing in four matches for LSG, Gowtham impressed in patches with his bowling skills. By taking five wickets in four contests at an economy rate of 8.25, he deserved a few more chances but was unfortunate.
Ahead of the mini-auction, the chances of Gowtham getting retained were less but the franchise has backed the bowling all-rounder and he will be seen giving his best for the unit in the next edition.

<h3>4. Washington Sundar (Sunrisers Hyderabad)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662449213507_Washington-Sundar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Last year, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) roped in Washington Sundar at INR 8.75 crore at the mega auction. His ability to perform as an all-rounder was the reason why he was picked but his failure with both bat and ball hurt SRH.
His ordinary batting and bowling displays couldn’t justify his price tag. He played nine game and could score only 101 runs. On the other hand, only six wickets at an unpleasant economy of 8.54 added insult to injury.&nbsp;
As SRH have retained him for the next season, he would consider himself fortunate for getting the chance to do justice with his price tag again by delivering class performances for the franchise. His recent performances in New Zealand must have bolstered his confidence and it's likely that fans will get to see a different version of him in the next edition.

<h3>5.&nbsp;Vijay Shankar (Gujarat Titans)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663226371195_Vijay-SHankar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Ahead of the mini-auction, Gujarat Titans (GT) took the decision of retaining Vijay Shankar for the 2023 edition. Before November 15, Shankar’s inclusion in the retention list was almost unlikely due to his career numbers in the cash-rich league. Last time, Shankar in the Titans jersey disappointed GT supporters with his unsatisfactory numbers as both a batter and a bowler.
He was bought at INR 1.40 crore at the 2022 mega auction by the new entrants Gujarat Titans for his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. The 31-year-old played four matches in the last edition and could manage only 19 runs at a paltry average of 4.75.
After such a dismal outing, Shankar’s ouster from Gujarat was highly likely but the franchise’s decision to support him was received as a shocker by several fans.

<h3>6. Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/CT_342797.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Rajasthan Royals procured the services of Riyan Parag after paying a hefty sum of INR 3.80 crore ahead of the 2022 season. His job in the team was to embolden the batting line-up with his contributions in the lower order.
But Parag, in 17 contests of the last edition, was unsuccessful in delivering anything solid to the team. Playing as a finisher, he racked up only 183 runs averaging 16.64. Except his 56 off 31 deliveries against RCB in the 39th match, there was nothing to praise about his batting in the last edition.
The 21-year-old batter will consider himself lucky for not facing the heat by getting released by the franchise. Despite his underwhelming efforts in the 2022 edition, Parag’s inclusion in the retained list for the next season is one of the most surprising things that happened ahead of the next season.
<h3></h3>
<h3>7. Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata Knight Riders)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Varun-Chakravarthy-1.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Varun Chakravarthy became a household name after his incredible bowling displays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2020 and 2021. With his mystery spin bowling, he took a lot of wickets for the franchise and became one of their key players and a prominent figure in the league. 
Before the 2022 mega auction, he was retained by the two-time IPL champions due to his impressive outings in the previous seasons.
In the 2023 edition of the league, he will be seen playing for the KKR again as he has found a place in the retention squad despite being fairly ordinary with the ball last season. Chakravarthy, featured in 11 games of the last edition and took only six wickets at a high economy of 8.51.
His inability to get wickets and stop the flow of runs in the last season hit his image of being an economical and a wicket-taking bowler. Before the mini-auction in December, the spin ace has been retained but in the next edition, he has to bring his magic back and deliver above-par performances for his team.
<h3></h3>
<h3>8.&nbsp;Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Punjab Kings)&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2022/03/Bhanuka-Rajapaksa.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is serving Sri Lanka for more than three years and has proved his mettle by winning games for the team with his power-hitting ability. Taking his excellent batting record for his national team into consideration, Punjab Kings invested INR 50 lakhs in him at the 2022 mega IPL auction.&nbsp;
Unlike Sri Lanka, Kings used him differently by giving him a chance to shine with the bat at number three, but Rajapaksa couldn’t impress much and scored only 206 runs in nine games at a dismal average of 22.89.
In the next season, he could feature in the playing XI of the Kings due to his potential to play match-winning innings. The player has been included in Punjab’s scheme of things by getting retained ahead of the next edition.

<h3>9.&nbsp;Dwaine Pretorius (Chennai Super Kings)</h3>
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After doing well in T20 internationals consistently, Dwaine Pretorius, last year, got an IPL contract from Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Looking at his past diligent efforts with the ball for his national team South Africa, CSK played him in six games of the competition, but the South African stalwart was unable to perform as per requirements.
In the absence of Deepak Chahar, the team gave him a chance to strengthen the bowling unit. With just six wickets at an ordinary economy of 10.00, he disappointed the CSK owners and supporters.
The 33-year-old can also bat in the lower order and has the ability to win games with the bat too. But he couldn't deliver with the bat either. With just 44 runs at an average of 11.00, he couldn’t bring joy to the team. But CSK despite not getting the desired results from the bowling all-rounder have reposed their faith in him ahead of the next season.

<h3>10. Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals)</h3>
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Anrich Nortje is one of the prime bowlers for South Africa and in T20Is his incredible bowling figures add to his reputation. In 29 T20Is, by scalping 35 wickets at an economy of 7.11, he has been impressive for South Africa. In the previous season of the cash-rich league, he was bought by Delhi Capitals at a hefty price of INR 6.50 crores.
While playing for the same franchise in 2020 and 2021, he showed his brilliance by taking 34 wickets in 24 games. Looking at his incredible past for DC, the team management believed in the South African again and roped him in at the 2022 mega auction.
After spending a heavy amount on Nortje, the franchise was expecting him to play a key role with the ball in vanquishing the opponents, but with just nine wickets in six matches with an expensive economy of 9.72, he looked out of rhythm. But DC have thrown their weight behind him and hence Nortje will look to repay for the same in the upcoming edition.

As teams are heading towards the IPL mini-auction 2022, all the franchises have submitted their retention list for the 2023 season of the competition. The retention list threw a lot of surprises as ma

Team-wise one player who was lucky to be retained

The players who got retained despite their underwhelming performances were fortunate to get another chance and hence there will be pressure on them to be assiduous and provide solid figures next time.

The players who got retained despite their underwhelming performances were fortunate to get another chance from their teams but for the next edition, there will be pressure on them to be assiduous and provide solid figures.