RR and SRH have announced their retentions and releases for IPL 2025, and both teams now head into the mini auction with one clear focus – strengthening their spin departments. Rajasthan Royals also have a big call to make: who leads them this season – Ravindra Jadeja, who arrives from CSK after a rare pay cut, or Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young superstar ready for responsibility? Sunrisers Hyderabad, meanwhile, have kept their core intact under Pat Cummins but need a strong second spinner to suppor

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