With just a fortnight left for the 10 IPL franchises to announce the players they will retain ahead of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, cricket fans across the country are eagerly awaiting the announcement from the teams as the league builds up to possibly its biggest auction in history.Last month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that each team can retain a maximum of six players with no limits on Indian or overseas picks. The Indian cricket governing body stated that a team has to be paid Rs. 18 crore (slots 1 and 4), or 14 crore (slots 2 and 4), or 11 crore (slot 3). Further, a team has to retain a minimum of one and a maximum of two uncapped players. Any player who has never played for India can be retained for just Rs. 4 crore. Players who have not represented the country for more than five years are also counted as 'uncapped.' BCCI also announced the return of the Right to Match (RTM) card and stated that teams can either retain six players or through the RTM. However, this time around the rule has come with a twist as if a franchise decides to use the RTM, the team that originally won the bidding war will have the chance to increase their bid to any amount. After which, it will be the choice of the team trying to re-sign their player if they want to match the new amount.
Big Player Opt Against Retention? According to a report by Cricbuzz, big players are opting against retention boosted by the new RTM rule and instead are trying to test their market value in the auction. It is reported that player agents, especially of foreign players, have started negotiations for better deals. Teams have to announce their list of retained players by October 31st, while the mega auction is scheduled to take place by the end of November.You may also like
Venugopal meets Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar ahead of bypolls
Daniil Medvedev smashes racket five times and erupts after being bagelled by Jannik Sinner
Shakib set for Bangladesh swan song in home South Africa Tests
Civic volunteer among two arrested in Bengal on molestation charges
Prince Harry and Meghan buy a new home in Europe - just under 3 hours from the UK
Liverpool discovers Jamie Bynoe-Gittens asking price as January transfer stance emerges
Trent Alexander-Arnold aims shot at critics after England heroics
Assam Dy Speaker Numal Momin Condemns Badruddin Ajmal's Claims on Waqf Land, Calls It A 'Political Ploy'
Government gave big warning for Android users, know what is the reason
Snakes are eaten in this country, know what is its name
Murphy, A Mix Of Love, Loss, Romance, And Fantasy Hits Screens On Friday
David Jason found out about daughter he didn't know existed from letter - what it said
'I died three times in a horror car crash when I was 8 - here's what I saw in heaven'
Arunachal Pradesh is home to 36 snow leopards: Study
'Unacceptable!' One in five pension credit claims not processed within target timeframe
Chelsea star breaks silence on freak Liverpool injury blow as Enzo Maresca given update
GK Barry admits she 'couldn't get on public transport alone' as she details anxiety battle
Erling Haaland issues public apology after Arsenal Martin Odegaard replacement decision
Roy Keane's six-word verdict on Thomas Tuchel speaks volumes after England deal
SHINee's Taemin, VIVIZ, Lee Seung-Gi And More Stars' Contact Information Leaked By BPM Entertainment's Manager