Preparations for IPL 2026 have started and all the franchises will release their retention lists by November 15. Every team is now busy managing its “bank of talent”. While big names are always discussed, this time the focus is on those uncapped players who turned matches on their own in IPL 2025. These are those players whom teams would not like to leave at any cost. Let us know about 5 such Indian uncapped players on whom IPL franchises can spend money like water.
Ashutosh Sharma (Delhi Capitals)
Delhi Capitals’ young finisher Ashutosh Sharma surprised everyone in IPL 2025. He single-handedly led the team to victory against Lucknow Super Giants. His performance was excellent with 204 runs in 13 matches and a strike rate of 160.63. Delhi would like to maintain the strength of its middle order by retaining him.
Shashank Singh (Punjab Kings)
Shashank Singh has been a reliable player for Punjab Kings for the last two seasons. In the 2025 season, he scored 350 runs with three half-centuries. His all-round game and clean hitting has impressed the team management. Punjab has already retained him for Rs 5.50 crore, and this time too his name is considered confirmed.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
This 14 year old name is now on the lips of every cricket fan, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹1.10 crore and he fulfilled that trust. 252 runs in just 7 matches and a century in 35 balls against Gujarat! After this performance, there is no question of him leaving RR.
Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings)
Priyansh Arya made headlines by scoring 475 runs in his very first IPL season. His debut season for Punjab Kings was excellent and his reliable batting style made him an important part of the team. Punjab would like to keep its top order stronger by retaining this young batsman.
Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow Super Giants)
Digvesh Rathi, this young spinner of Lucknow Super Giants took 14 wickets in 13 matches in his very first season. His economy rate and control in the middle overs impressed everyone. LSG can retain their spin attack by retaining them.

