Retention: All eyes are on the players retention lists of all the 10 teams as the deadline of October 31 approaches. Rohit Sharma is among six high-profile players who are in focus. KL Rahul, Glenn Maxwell,

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to announce new player retention rules ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction soon. There are also reports that the much-awaited IPL auction is likely to be held outside India in November.

As the retention rules were announced by the BCCI for the upcoming mega-auction, the slabs for retaining players was also revised. With a maximum of six players allowed to be retained or RTM's being brought into the thick of things, the numbers were shaken up.

Retention: Sunil Narine has always been part of Kolkata Knight Riders – Check out the full list of players retained by KKR ahead of IPL Mega Auction over the years.

The revised players' retention rules have allowed CSK to retain their iconic captain, MS Dhoni, as an uncapped player.

MS Dhoni, although not uncapped in the traditional sense, could still play a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding the younger talent. His experience and leadership qualities make him an asset. / BCCI 2/8: Known for his variations and tactical acumen,

Retention: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Kieron Pollard dominate the retentions of the five-time champions – Check out the full list of players retained by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL Mega Auction over the years.