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IPL 2025 Retention: Overseas superstars released by franchises headed to the mega auction

Trent Boult and England white-ball captain and explosive batter Jos Buttler parted ways with Rajasthan Royals. South Africa’s Quinton de Kock, an aggressive left-handed opener, has been released by Lucknow Super Giants. English wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt and Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc were released by Kolkata Knight Riders. Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis have also been released by Royal Challengers Bangalore.