IPL Retention: Mayank and Nitish shed 'uncapped' tag

Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy debuted for India in T20Is, enhancing their IPL value ahead of the 2025 auction. Their performances in IPL and international matches elevate them from uncapped to capped players, attracting major interest from franchises. New IPL retention rules allow teams to keep up to six players, affecting the auction dynamics significantly.