Undisputed leader, Dhoni has been retained by CSK a whopping 17 times (2008-2024) and has led them to five IPL titles.
Another captain synonymous with his team, Rohit Sharma has been retained by Mumbai Indians 14 times (2011-2024) and has led them to five IPL championships.
Retained 12 times (2013-2024)
Retained 12 times (2008-2015, 2018-2021) although he missed the 2020 season.
Retained 11 times (2012-2015, 2018-2024)
Retained 11 times (2011-2021)
While he recently stepped down from captaincy, Kohli has been a mainstay for RCB, being retained 10 times (assumed to be from 2014-2024)
Though he wasn't retained for the 2018 season due to a ban, Warner has otherwise been a key player for SRH, being retained 9 times (assumed to be 2009-2017, 2019-2024)