Sanju Samson replacing Steve Smith as Rajasthan Royals captain and Chennai Super Kings retaining veteran Suresh Raina for the upcoming 14th edition of the Indian Premier League were the highlights of the day as franchises released the list of players retained and released by them. (More Cricket News)
After Wednesday, Royal Challengers Bangalore's total purse increased from R6.4 crore to R35.7 crore, Delhi Capitals' swelled to R12.8 crore from R9 crore, Rajasthan Royals' purse jumped to R34.85 crore from R14.75 crore, Kings XI Punjab saw an exponential rise from R16.5 crore to R53.2 crore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad went from R10.1 crore to R10.75 crore.
Two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders' purse went up from R8.5 crore to R10.85 crore and from R15 crore, three-time champions CSK's amount in the kitty increased to R22.9 crore.
Mumbai Indians' were left with a purse of R 15.35 crore.
The deadline for the eight franchises to submit the lists of retained and released players for the next season ended on Wednesday.