The Indian Premier League &#8211; IPL is a breeding ground and an opportunity for the players to perform and impress the crowd. There are a few players who instantly impress, and always have the hunger for more. Such players always win the hearts of fans, and the IPL franchises always want to have them in their squad.

Ultimately, they become an invaluable addition and a face to the team. They attract fans, both to the team and the tournament. Since its inception in 2008, many such players have emerged, most of them being Indians. On this note, let us take a look at 5 such players, who are the biggest assets to their teams and would never be released by their franchises.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-244519" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-244519" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

It was only a coincidence, that helped Virat Kohli come into the RCB team. In 2008, Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) made the biggest IPL blunder by picking up Pradeep Sangwan over him through the draft system. The Bangalore-based franchise then picked up Virat, who has now become the face of the team.

The 30-year-old Indian captain has scored 5412 runs for the franchise across 12 seasons, making him the highest run-getter of all-time. Who can forget 2016, where he was in red-hot form, scoring 973 runs in the season where RCB reached the finals. He was handed over the captaincy in 2013, which he has continued to do till now.

RCB has never released him in 12 seasons, and won&#8217;t ever do so. The franchise has played a big role in his evolution, and Virat has been responsible for attracting fans towards the team. Though RCB is yet to win an IPL title, the fans need not lose their hopes, since Virat is still there.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-241329" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241329" class="wp-caption-text">MI captain Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The most successful captain in the IPL history, Rohit Sharma&#8217;s journey with the Mumbai Indians has been a fairy-tale. After playing three seasons for Deccan Chargers, the hitman joined hands with MI in 2011 and subsequently took over the captaincy midway in 2013 after Rick Ponting resigned.

Rohit has scored 4898 runs across 12 seasons, with 36 half-centuries and a ton to his name. Moreover, he has scored runs at different batting positions as per the team&#8217;s requirements. He has also led the team to IPL crown in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019. He has been a consistent run-getter for his team and has scored over 300 runs in every season except 2018.

With excellent captaincy skills, Rohit has also groomed many players who have gone on to represent the Indian team in the future. Therefore, MI would never like to release him.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-237085" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-SRH.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-237085" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner of SRH. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

After being a part of Delhi Daredevils camp till 2013, David Warner joined the Sunrisers&#8217; camp in 2014, for a whopping sum of Rs 5.5 crores. That marked off a new story, and the Australian became the face of the team. The aggressive opener has played 5 seasons for the team, wherein he has scored over 500 runs in every season.

The 30-year-old southpaw is the highest overseas run-getter in the tournament&#8217;s history. He was at his peak form in the 2016 season, when he scored 858 runs in 17 games. He also captained the team to the trophy, making it a memorable season for the Hyderabad -based franchise.

He has been an invaluable asset to the team. The bonding between him and the team and only grown after that ban due to ball-tampering and SRH would never like to release him.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-247061" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-247061" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Mumbai Indians need to be credited for finding and grooming this player, who has now become the deadliest of the bowlers in world cricket. In 2013, the team&#8217;s coach John Wright spotted potential in him. He was bought to the MI squad, from there he has taken rapid strides to come out at the top.

The 25-year-old has scalped 82 wickets in 77 games, at a decent economy of 7.55. He has single-handedly snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, through magnificent use of yorkers and slow bowling in the death overs, helping his team to defend the smallest of the totals. Though he is yet to win a purple cap, there is no match for him as far as consistency is concerned.

He has been the part of all the four MI squads, which won the IPL title. Undoubtedly, the Mumbai-based franchise would never like to let go of the services of this precious pacer.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-241020" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Andre-Russell-4.jpg" alt="Andre Russell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241020" class="wp-caption-text">Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders in action. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption>

​As explained by Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders were looking for a backup option for Jacques Kallis, and this is when their eyes fell on Andre Russell. The Kolkata-based franchise bought him for the sum of Rs 60 lakhs, and it eventually turned out to be a masterstroke.

Playing for KKR, the West-Indian all-rounder has scored 711 runs and scalped 53 wickets across 5 seasons. He was at his peak in 2019, when he scored 510 runs in the finisher role, at an unbelievable strike rate of 204. Unfortunately, KKR failed to qualify for the playoffs, since he was a one-man army throughout the season.

Russell has always credited the franchise for his success and supporting him at the time of the ban. Moreover, no one would like to let go away the services of such dynamite player, who can explode any team in the high-profile IPL encounters.

<p>The Indian Premier League – IPL is a breeding ground and an opportunity for the players to perform and impress the crowd. There are a few players who instantly impress, and always have the hunger for more. Such players always win the hearts of fans, and the IPL franchises always want to have them in their squad.</p>
<p>Ultimately, they become an invaluable addition and a face to the team. They attract fans, both to the team and the tournament. Since its inception in 2008, many such players have emerged, most of them being Indians. On this note, let us take a look at 5 such players, who are the biggest assets to their teams and would never be released by their franchises.</p>
<h3>1. Virat Kohli</h3>
<figure id="attachment_244519" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-244519" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-244519" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-244519" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It was only a coincidence, that helped Virat Kohli come into the RCB team. In 2008, Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) made the biggest IPL blunder by picking up Pradeep Sangwan over him through the draft system. The Bangalore-based franchise then picked up Virat, who has now become the face of the team.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old Indian captain has scored 5412 runs for the franchise across 12 seasons, making him the highest run-getter of all-time. Who can forget 2016, where he was in red-hot form, scoring 973 runs in the season where RCB reached the finals. He was handed over the captaincy in 2013, which he has continued to do till now.</p>
<p>RCB has never released him in 12 seasons, and won’t ever do so. The franchise has played a big role in his evolution, and Virat has been responsible for attracting fans towards the team. Though RCB is yet to win an IPL title, the fans need not lose their hopes, since Virat is still there.</p>
<h3>2. Rohit Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_241329" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-241329" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-241329" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241329" class="wp-caption-text">MI captain Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The most successful captain in the IPL history, Rohit Sharma’s journey with the Mumbai Indians has been a fairy-tale. After playing three seasons for Deccan Chargers, the hitman joined hands with MI in 2011 and subsequently took over the captaincy midway in 2013 after Rick Ponting resigned.</p>
<p>Rohit has scored 4898 runs across 12 seasons, with 36 half-centuries and a ton to his name. Moreover, he has scored runs at different batting positions as per the team’s requirements. He has also led the team to IPL crown in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019. He has been a consistent run-getter for his team and has scored over 300 runs in every season except 2018.</p>
<p>With excellent captaincy skills, Rohit has also groomed many players who have gone on to represent the Indian team in the future. Therefore, MI would never like to release him.</p>
<h3>3. David Warner</h3>
<figure id="attachment_237085" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-237085" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-237085" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-SRH.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-237085" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner of SRH. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>After being a part of Delhi Daredevils camp till 2013, David Warner joined the Sunrisers’ camp in 2014, for a whopping sum of Rs 5.5 crores. That marked off a new story, and the Australian became the face of the team. The aggressive opener has played 5 seasons for the team, wherein he has scored over 500 runs in every season.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old southpaw is the highest overseas run-getter in the tournament’s history. He was at his peak form in the 2016 season, when he scored 858 runs in 17 games. He also captained the team to the trophy, making it a memorable season for the Hyderabad -based franchise.</p>
<p>He has been an invaluable asset to the team. The bonding between him and the team and only grown after that ban due to ball-tampering and SRH would never like to release him.</p>
<h3>4. Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
<figure id="attachment_247061" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-247061" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-247061" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-247061" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Mumbai Indians need to be credited for finding and grooming this player, who has now become the deadliest of the bowlers in world cricket. In 2013, the team’s coach John Wright spotted potential in him. He was bought to the MI squad, from there he has taken rapid strides to come out at the top.</p>
<p>The 25-year-old has scalped 82 wickets in 77 games, at a decent economy of 7.55. He has single-handedly snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, through magnificent use of yorkers and slow bowling in the death overs, helping his team to defend the smallest of the totals. Though he is yet to win a purple cap, there is no match for him as far as consistency is concerned.</p>
<p>He has been the part of all the four MI squads, which won the IPL title. Undoubtedly, the Mumbai-based franchise would never like to let go of the services of this precious pacer.</p>
<h3>5. Andre Russell</h3>
<figure id="attachment_241020" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-241020" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-241020" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Andre-Russell-4.jpg" alt="Andre Russell" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241020" class="wp-caption-text">Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders in action. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>​As explained by Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders were looking for a backup option for Jacques Kallis, and this is when their eyes fell on Andre Russell. The Kolkata-based franchise bought him for the sum of Rs 60 lakhs, and it eventually turned out to be a masterstroke.</p>
<p>Playing for KKR, the West-Indian all-rounder has scored 711 runs and scalped 53 wickets across 5 seasons. He was at his peak in 2019, when he scored 510 runs in the finisher role, at an unbelievable strike rate of 204. Unfortunately, KKR failed to qualify for the playoffs, since he was a one-man army throughout the season.</p>
<p>Russell has always credited the franchise for his success and supporting him at the time of the ban. Moreover, no one would like to let go away the services of such dynamite player, who can explode any team in the high-profile IPL encounters.</p>

<p>The Indian Premier League &#8211; IPL is a breeding ground and an opportunity for the players to perform and impress the crowd. There are a few players who instantly impress, and always have the hunger for more. Such players always win the hearts of fans, and the IPL franchises always want to have them in their squad.</p>
<p>Ultimately, they become an invaluable addition and a face to the team. They attract fans, both to the team and the tournament. Since its inception in 2008, many such players have emerged, most of them being Indians. On this note, let us take a look at 5 such players, who are the biggest assets to their teams and would never be released by their franchises.</p>
<h3>1. Virat Kohli</h3>
<figure id="attachment_244519" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-244519" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-244519" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-of-RCB.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-244519" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It was only a coincidence, that helped Virat Kohli come into the RCB team. In 2008, Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) made the biggest IPL blunder by picking up Pradeep Sangwan over him through the draft system. The Bangalore-based franchise then picked up Virat, who has now become the face of the team.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old Indian captain has scored 5412 runs for the franchise across 12 seasons, making him the highest run-getter of all-time. Who can forget 2016, where he was in red-hot form, scoring 973 runs in the season where RCB reached the finals. He was handed over the captaincy in 2013, which he has continued to do till now.</p>
<p>RCB has never released him in 12 seasons, and won&#8217;t ever do so. The franchise has played a big role in his evolution, and Virat has been responsible for attracting fans towards the team. Though RCB is yet to win an IPL title, the fans need not lose their hopes, since Virat is still there.</p>
<h3>2. Rohit Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_241329" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-241329" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-241329" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241329" class="wp-caption-text">MI captain Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The most successful captain in the IPL history, Rohit Sharma&#8217;s journey with the Mumbai Indians has been a fairy-tale. After playing three seasons for Deccan Chargers, the hitman joined hands with MI in 2011 and subsequently took over the captaincy midway in 2013 after Rick Ponting resigned.</p>
<p>Rohit has scored 4898 runs across 12 seasons, with 36 half-centuries and a ton to his name. Moreover, he has scored runs at different batting positions as per the team&#8217;s requirements. He has also led the team to IPL crown in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019. He has been a consistent run-getter for his team and has scored over 300 runs in every season except 2018.</p>
<p>With excellent captaincy skills, Rohit has also groomed many players who have gone on to represent the Indian team in the future. Therefore, MI would never like to release him.</p>
<h3>3. David Warner</h3>
<figure id="attachment_237085" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-237085" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-237085" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-SRH.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-237085" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner of SRH. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>After being a part of Delhi Daredevils camp till 2013, David Warner joined the Sunrisers&#8217; camp in 2014, for a whopping sum of Rs 5.5 crores. That marked off a new story, and the Australian became the face of the team. The aggressive opener has played 5 seasons for the team, wherein he has scored over 500 runs in every season.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old southpaw is the highest overseas run-getter in the tournament&#8217;s history. He was at his peak form in the 2016 season, when he scored 858 runs in 17 games. He also captained the team to the trophy, making it a memorable season for the Hyderabad -based franchise.</p>
<p>He has been an invaluable asset to the team. The bonding between him and the team and only grown after that ban due to ball-tampering and SRH would never like to release him.</p>
<h3>4. Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
<figure id="attachment_247061" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-247061" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-247061" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-247061" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Mumbai Indians need to be credited for finding and grooming this player, who has now become the deadliest of the bowlers in world cricket. In 2013, the team&#8217;s coach John Wright spotted potential in him. He was bought to the MI squad, from there he has taken rapid strides to come out at the top.</p>
<p>The 25-year-old has scalped 82 wickets in 77 games, at a decent economy of 7.55. He has single-handedly snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, through magnificent use of yorkers and slow bowling in the death overs, helping his team to defend the smallest of the totals. Though he is yet to win a purple cap, there is no match for him as far as consistency is concerned.</p>
<p>He has been the part of all the four MI squads, which won the IPL title. Undoubtedly, the Mumbai-based franchise would never like to let go of the services of this precious pacer.</p>
<h3>5. Andre Russell</h3>
<figure id="attachment_241020" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-241020" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-241020" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Andre-Russell-4.jpg" alt="Andre Russell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241020" class="wp-caption-text">Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders in action. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>​As explained by Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders were looking for a backup option for Jacques Kallis, and this is when their eyes fell on Andre Russell. The Kolkata-based franchise bought him for the sum of Rs 60 lakhs, and it eventually turned out to be a masterstroke.</p>
<p>Playing for KKR, the West-Indian all-rounder has scored 711 runs and scalped 53 wickets across 5 seasons. He was at his peak in 2019, when he scored 510 runs in the finisher role, at an unbelievable strike rate of 204. Unfortunately, KKR failed to qualify for the playoffs, since he was a one-man army throughout the season.</p>
<p>Russell has always credited the franchise for his success and supporting him at the time of the ban. Moreover, no one would like to let go away the services of such dynamite player, who can explode any team in the high-profile IPL encounters.</p>

These diamond-like players are precious in IPL.

5 Players who will never be released by IPL franchises

The Indian Premier League - IPL is a breeding ground and an opportunity for the players to perform and impress the crowd. There are a few players