From David Warner at DC to Glenn Maxwell at RCB — five IPL retentions that went wrong

IPL retention gambles can backfire, burdening franchises financially and on the field. Stars like David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Sourav Ganguly, Venkatesh Iyer, and Glenn Maxwell saw their high-value retentions turn sour due to form slumps, fitness issues, or team turmoil. These instances highlight the risks of relying solely on past glory in the competitive IPL arena.