IPL 2025 Retention Details: Live Streaming & All Details
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off with a high-stakes retention period, gearing up for a mega auction where several top players may be released. Each franchise faces tough decisions, and fans are eagerly awaiting which big names will be retained or let go. The final list of retained players will be released by all IPL franchises on October 31, 2024. So let’s take a look at IPL 2025 Retention Details.
Under the IPL retention rules, franchises are allowed to retain six players with a few stipulations, a maximum of five capped players can be retained. Each team must retain at least one uncapped player. Two of the retained players can be individuals who haven’t represented India internationally.
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Additionally, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reinstated an old retention rule this year. According to this rule, franchises can retain a player as an “uncapped player” if they haven’t represented India in the last five years. This allows for a more flexible retention strategy, enabling franchises to hold on to players who haven’t recently played for India at a cost of Rs. 4 crore.
Retention Deadline and Live Telecast Details
All IPL franchises must submit their list of retained players by 5 PM IST on October 31, 2024. This list will be publicly disclosed soon after, sparking excitement as fans eagerly anticipate the players each team chooses to retain.
For those wanting to watch the announcement live, Star Sports and Sports18 are the official broadcasting partners for IPL 2025. The live telecast of the IPL retention event will begin at 4 PM IST on October 31, providing real-time updates as the teams make their choices.
Live Streaming Details
Viewers can also catch the IPL retention announcement online. Jio Cinema will provide free live streaming on both its app and website, starting at 4:30 PM IST on October 31. Additionally, each of the 10 IPL franchises will be sharing updates and the final list of their retained players on their social media channels.
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Key Points for IPL 2025 Auction Retention Deadline
- Retention Deadline: October 31, 2024, by 5 PM IST.
- Maximum Players Retained: 6, with 5 capped players and 1 uncapped player.
- Uncapped Player Rule: Players who haven’t played for India in the last 5 years can be retained as uncapped for Rs. 4 crore.
- Live Telecast: Available on Star Sports and Sports18 from 4 PM IST.
- Live Streaming: Free on Jio Cinema app and website from 4:30 PM IST.
