IPL Retentions: Most franchises to go captain-hunting in auction

The IPL mega auction in Riyadh will see franchises primarily targeting new captains and wicket-keepers like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. Teams such as Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings are set to be aggressive bidders, with significant focus on securing key players to build their squads.