The future of Prithvi Shaw at DC was decided; also, KKR is set to release the India star
As the deadline for the Indian Premier League franchise retentions is coming to an end, multiple reports indicate some intriguing decisions being made by the teams. On Thursday, it was reported that Hardik Pandya will return to the Mumbai Indians, the franchise where he began his IPL career, after spending two years at the Gujarat Titans. While the reports came as a surprise to many, it was speculated that the potential return of Hardik isn't without reason. With Rohit Sharma turning 37 next year, the Mumbai Indians might have turned to Hardik as a successor to the star batter.
Also, the young batter Prithvi Shaw, who plays for the Delhi Capitals, is set to be retained by the franchise. The opener endured a forgettable season in 2023, where he scored only 106 runs in eight matches. He was dropped midway through the season and was even criticised by head coach Ricky Ponting during a press conference.
The Kolkata Knight Riders are set to release INR 10.75 crore in their purse, reportedly by releasing all-rounder Shardul Thakur from their roster. In the 2023 season, Shardul took part in 11 matches for the franchise, scoring 113 runs and taking seven wickets.
On Saturday, the Rajasthan Royals confirmed that Joe Root will not be a part of the squad in the 2024 season of the league. The England batter had made his league debut in the 2023 edition, playing three matches for the franchise.