‘Will make sure to get some if not all the players back’ - Parth Jindal reveals Delhi Capitals’ auction strategy

Delhi Capitals and Rishabh Pant couldn’t agree terms as the keeper-batter was not retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction. As per reports, both GMR and JSW groups had several discussions with Pant until October 31, the retention submission deadline, but they failed to convince him. Pant will now be available in the auction, set for the final week of November.

The Capitals retained Axar Patel for INR 16.5 crore, Kuldeep Yadav for INR 13.25 crore, Tristan Stubbs for INR 10 crore and Abhishek Porel for INR 4 crore. Reflecting on the same, the franchise co-owner Parth Jindal stated that he is pleased with the retentions but would have preferred to keep some more players.

He highlighted that the franchise has two RTMs available and that they would be keen to use those in the auction as the franchise is looking to bringing some of their players back if not all.

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“In Axar, Kuldeep, Tristan and Abishek, we have the ideal blend of experience and youth, and I am very pleased with our retentions. I would have liked to retain more players who have turned out for DC, but the rules mean we have to pick strategically. Going into the auction we will have two RTM cards and that leaves the door open for players who have worn the DC shirt in the past, to carry on with us,” Jindal said.

“We know who we want and will make sure to get some if not all the players back. With this important milestone behind us, the team is working tirelessly on the mega auction. Our intent is to build a strong and balanced squad that can bring home a much-awaited IPL trophy to our city,” he added.

Notably, the Capitals spent INR 47 crore to retain the four players and have INR 73 crore to spend in the auction. They also have seven overseas slots available.