{"id":165480,"date":"2024-10-31T15:17:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/31\/ipl-2025-heinrich-klaasen-outvalues-virat-kohli-as-top-retention-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-10-31T15:17:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:17:17","slug":"ipl-2025-heinrich-klaasen-outvalues-virat-kohli-as-top-retention-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/31\/ipl-2025-heinrich-klaasen-outvalues-virat-kohli-as-top-retention-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2025: Heinrich Klaasen outvalues Virat Kohli as top retention | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-114820080,imgsize-52944,width-400,resizemode-4\/114820080.jpg?fit=400,225&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"IPL 2025: Heinrich Klaasen outvalues Virat Kohli as top retention | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"IPL 2025: Heinrich Klaasen outvalues Virat Kohli as top retention | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\">\n<div class=\"_s30J clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"Heinrich Klaasen and Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit - X)\">Heinrich Klaasen and Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit &#8211; X)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events on Thursday, South African wicketkeeper-batsman <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/heinrich-klaasen\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Heinrich Klaasen<\/a> outshone one of cricket\u2019s biggest icons, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/virat-kohli\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Virat Kohli<\/a>, by securing the highest retention price this season.<br \/>Sunrisers Hyderabad<!-- --> (SRH) retained Klaasen for a staggering Rs 23 crore, marking a significant statement on his impact in the tournament and the value he brings to his franchise.Klaasen\u2019s performances in the previous IPL season, where he showcased his explosive batting and consistent match-winning abilities, have evidently bolstered his worth in the eyes of SRH.<br \/>His ability to handle high-pressure situations and accelerate the innings makes him a versatile and invaluable asset in the T20 format. As a result, SRH chose to retain Klaasen at an eye-watering price, reflecting their belief in his potential to drive the team\u2019s success in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component \" data-pos=\"18\">\n<ul>\n<li>Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) &#8211; Rs 23 crore<\/li>\n<li>Virat Kohli (<keyword keytype=\"General\" smid=\"0\" usetype=\"2\" botkeyword=\"false\" source=\"keywords\" seopath=\"sports\/ipl-live-score\" msid=\"63530919\" uid=\"ipl-live-score\" containers=\"sports\" keywordseo=\"ipl-live-score\" actualkeyword=\"RCB\">RCB<\/keyword>) &#8211; Rs 21 crore<\/li>\n<li><keyword keytype=\"General\" smid=\"0\" usetype=\"2\" botkeyword=\"false\" source=\"keywords\" seopath=\"sports\/nicholas-pooran\" msid=\"57251938\" uid=\"nicholas-pooran\" containers=\"sports\" keywordseo=\"nicholas-pooran\" actualkeyword=\"Nicholas Pooran\">Nicholas Pooran<\/keyword> (LSG) &#8211; Rs 21 crore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Following Klaasen, RCB\u2019s Kohli was retained for Rs 21 crore, a slightly lower amount compared to Klaasen. Despite being one of the most popular and accomplished players in the league, Kohli\u2019s retention price reflects RCB\u2019s balanced approach to squad building while still banking on his leadership and experience to guide the franchise in <!-- -->IPL 2025<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW\">\n<p class=\"efT4r\">BREAKING &amp; LIVE : #IPL 2025 Final Retentions @ 5.30pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran was also retained at Rs 21 crore, same as Kohli, by the <!-- -->Lucknow Super Giants<!-- --> (LSG). Pooran, known for his hard-hitting and dynamic style, proved his worth last season and was rewarded with one of the top retention prices this year.<br \/>These high-profile retentions underline the franchises&#8217; confidence in their core players, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n                    var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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