Why players like Rashid Khan, Hardik Pandya might opt to be released

Since teams have to mention the order of retention and the salary players will get is dependant on that, some players know their market worth is much higher and are opting out of franchises where they have great history or rapport with.

Reports suggests SRH have opted for Williamson over Rashid Khan as their first pick, which is why the Afghan spinner is set to opt of of the retention list. Same for Hardik Pandya for MI, as MI will go for Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah as their first picks.