IPL Retention Update
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Meeting Updates: IPL Retention Update, Surprisingly, on Wednesday, July 31, BCCI and the franchise owners gathered at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to talk about possible arrangements for the major auction that is slated to take place at the end of the year. Although all ten franchise representatives attended the meeting, but due to disagreements it is anticipated that the issues raised would be further brought before the IPL governing council.
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The franchise owners’ comments and suggestions will now be presented to the IPL Governing Council for further consideration and evaluation before formulating the IPL player regulations. There were multiple topics that were discussed among the teams during the meeting, like how many possible retentions each team can follow, also discussed the increase in total purse value and much more.
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So far, uncapped players have never been allotted separate retention slots. But franchises investing in young players to aid their development may be rewarded with an additional opportunity to keep them around, rather than developing the talent and watching them play for another team.
IPL 2025 Auction: Everything You Need to Know About Player Retentions
In recent discussions among IPL team owners, player retention policies have been a hot topic. Cricbuzz reported that the BCCI is considering allowing each team to retain five or six players, rejecting an eight-retention policy to keep more star players in the auction pool. This move aims to maintain the excitement and competitiveness of the auction.
Additionally, the Right To Match (RTM) option, which lets teams buy back players from the previous season by matching the highest bid, might be excluded again. This rule was previously set aside in 2021 to provide new franchises, like the Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, with a broader selection of players.
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According to multiple reports, one franchise owner suggested allowing only one direct retention per team and using the RTM option for the remaining six to seven players. This proposal aims to ensure players receive a fair market price while maintaining a balanced distribution of talent across teams.
Heated Arguments & Increase in Overall Purse Value
Reports indicate a heated argument between Shah Rukh Khan, KKR’s owner, and Ness Wadia, PBKS’s owner, over player retention numbers. Shah Rukh Khan supported a higher retention limit, while Ness Wadia opposed it. This disagreement highlights the tension among franchise owners regarding the future retention policies for the 2025 IPL mega auction.
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The overall purse value is also set to be increased by 20 to 25%, where before it was 100 cores but now based on reports it is understood that the overall purse will now be around 120 to 125 cores.
Conclusion: What Happened in the Meeting Between IPL Team Owners?
In the cash-rich league, the upcoming mega auction is all set to blow a few minds as the BCCI invited all 10 team owners to discuss a few key points for the mega auction, and as far as the meeting end report, it is understood that there has been no final conclusion. So the suggestions and other points from all the owners will now be discussed with the IPL governing body. That’s why we will have to wait a few more days to get the official details regarding player retention and purse value.
