On October 6, as India faced Bangladesh in the first T20I in Gwalior, Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy had a landmark day, making their debuts for India. This was a huge moment for the young players, whose strong IPL 2024 seasons earned them spots in the national squad. However, for their IPL franchises, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), these debuts bring challenges under the new BCCI retention policy.
Why Nitish Reddy’s India Debut Complicates Retention for SRH
With Nitish Kumar Reddy now capped internationally, SRH faces a tough choice for IPL 2025. According to BCCI’s updated policy, retaining a capped player requires a minimum spend of ₹11 crore. If Reddy had remained uncapped, SRH could have retained him for just ₹4 crore, leaving the team to consider alternative uncapped players.
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Mayank Markande: The Ideal Uncapped Retention for SRH
Right-arm spinner Mayank Markande has proven his value to SRH, emerging as a standout bowler in IPL 2024. Known for his economical spells and knack for taking crucial wickets, Markande has the experience to thrive under the leadership of Pat Cummins in IPL 2025. Despite his brief India appearance in 2019, the new rules classify him as uncapped, since his last international game was over five years ago. His consistency in the IPL, taking 20 wickets over two seasons, makes him a natural choice for SRH’s uncapped retention at ₹4 crore.
As SRH looks ahead to the next season, Mayank Markande’s skillset and experience might make him the perfect fit for the team’s plans.