The IPL retention period has sparked significant discussion, with the Kolkata Knight Riders making waves by retaining unexpected names and parting ways with key players. Notably, KKR has released captains Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc, Phil Salt, and Venkatesh Iyer, who previously took precedence over Shubman Gill. These bold moves are among the most surprising, alongside other unexpected releases by various teams. Get into the future of online gaming with KheloSports.