New Delhi, May 26 -- Former India tearaway Varun Aaron weighed in on certain players that franchises should retain or release for the next edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

The 18th season of the IPL is approaching its business end, and four teams, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians, are set to fight for the coveted title.

Aaron delivered his clear-cut take on whether franchises should retain or release their top stars, who burst the bubble of expectations around them that came with a hefty price tag.

The 35-year-old had a clear-cut take on Chennai Super Kings, who finished at the bottom of the standings for the first time in the tournament's history.

In a video posted by ...