IPL 2025 retention policy News

The decision to hold the IPL 2025 mega auction in Riyadh is seen as a strategic maneuver by the BCCI to expand the league’s already vast global reach.

As the countdown to the IPL 2025 mega auction begins, teams are gearing up to finalize their retention lists amid new regulations from the BCCI. Each franchise can retain a maximum of six players, leading to strategic decisions that could shape their fortunes in the upcoming season. With a mix of seasoned stars and promising newcomers, the choices made now will play a pivotal role in determining which teams will dominate the tournament. Here’s a look at the likely player retention for all ten IPL franchises, highlighting key candidates poised to stay in the mix.

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While the exact dates of the IPL 2025 mega auction are yet to be confirmed, BCCI officials have hinted at two possible windows: mid-November or mid-December.

Franchises are currently embroiled in a debate over the existing '3+1' retention rule, a structure that allows teams to retain three players and secure one additional player through the Right to Match (RTM) card.