Analysis and review of 2018 IPL retentions

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

De Villiers and Kohli are back

Retention Strategy

The management wanted to retain the two stalwarts of the Bangalore franchise: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. They also provided the biggest surprise of the day when they retained young Sarfaraz Khan.

Retention

Virat Kohli

The Indian and Bangalore skipper was always going to be retained by the franchise. His retention means he is now the most expensive player in the IPL, with 17 Cr. in his bag. But he's worth every single penny.

Approx. Value: 16 Cr. To 22 Cr.

Retained: 17 Cr.

AB de Villiers

The superman from South Africa has been with the franchise ever since he moved from Delhi and has been an integral part of the setup.

Approx. Value: 10 Cr. to 14 Cr.

Retained: 11 Cr.

Sarfaraz Khan

The surprise of the season? Definitely. The management chose him over players like KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal and the "Universe Boss" Chris Gayle. This was surely due to the fact that he is an uncapped player worth only 3 Cr.

Approx. Value: 50 L to 1.5 Cr.

Retained: 1.75 Cr.