IPL: Five players whom the franchises might never release

#2. Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik might end his IPL career in the team he plays for today

Dinesh Karthik is a player who has played for more than five IPL franchises. He has been around in this league right since the start of IPL. After playing for Delhi Capitals (when it was Delhi Daredevils), Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first 10 seasons of the IPL, Karthik was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL11.

Now, he has been the captain of the KKR side for two seasons, and it is almost certain that he is going to be in the same dugout for the upcoming season too.

The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman will be 34 years old when he plays the next IPL. There is a strong possibility that the KKR skipper retires in 2-3 years time. If that is the case, he could well be seen hanging his boots in the KKR camp itself.

He has led them well, and his ability to bat as a floater in the middle order gives the team a sense of assurance.

#1. Jasprit Bumrah

One of the top performers for the Mumbai Indians, Jasprit Bumrah is an inseparable factor of the side

Jasprit Bumrah today stands amongst the most prolific names in the list of pacers in the world. The way Bumrah has grown over the years to become a world-class bowler, Mumbai Indians would be more than keen on keeping this talent in blue and gold forever.

It is Mumbai Indians who introduced the world to Bumrah. Over the years, he has become an integral part of the MI family. So, Bumrah too would be keen to keep this bond intact and keep performing for the team who recognised his talent and launched him at the highest level.

Three seasons into the IPL and Bumrah was into the Indian cricket team. The level where he has reached since then has been phenomenal. He is easily among the best bowlers in the world across formats.

He is just 25 years old and has at least another half a dozen seasons of IPL ahead of him. In such a scenario, it is hard to predict if he will stay with MI or move to another team. But for the better part of the remaining IPL career, he will surely be seen in the Mumbai blue and gold. He is an absolute asset for the Mumbai Indians, and MI know how to treat assets.