MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. But, 43-year-old cricketer is playing in IPL 2025 for Chennai Super Kings.
Rohit Sharma
After winning the T20 WC 2024, Rohit Sharma retired from the international T20 format. The 37-year-old batter is playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli also took retirement from T20Is after World Cup. But, the 36-year-old cricketer is playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPl 2025.
Ravichandran Ashwin
R Ashwin retired from international cricket in 2025 but the off spinner is playing in IPl 2025 for Chennai Super Kings.
Ravindra Jadeja
The 36-year-old all rounder Ravindra Jadeja is also retired from T20Is but playing for CSK in IPL 2025.
Moeen Ali
English allrounder Moeen Ali retired from international cricket last year but he is part of KKR in IPL 2025.
Sunil Narine
West Indian mystery spinner Sunil Narine is also among retired players who is playing IPL 2025 for KKR.
Faf du Plessis
South African batter Faf du Plessis is not officially retired but he hasn't played international cricket from quite some time. He is part of DC.
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock has not announced his retirement from T20I but he reportedly out of contention. de Kock is playing IPL 2025 for KKR.