As the IPL 2025 retention rules have been announced, excitement is building among fans and franchises alike for the upcoming mega auction. With teams strategizing their player rosters and considering which stars to retain, the anticipation is palpable.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly set to host the much-anticipated mega auction in Saudi Arabia, according to Cricbuzz. While Dubai was previously considered, it is no longer the favoured option. The auction is likely to be held in the last week of November.
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Which Cities will host the IPL 2025 mega-auction?
Although the exact city has yet to be confirmed, the Crizbuzz report further claims that Riyadh and Jeddah are the leading contenders to host the two-day event.
As per the latest reports, BCCI is also exploring Singapore as a possible site for the the auction. BCCI and IPL officials are thought to be evaluating their choices.
What challenges is the BCCI facing in securing a venue?
Cricbuzz reports that the BCCI is encountering difficulties in finding a suitable location and hotel accommodations.
Even though the financial capabilities of the IPL franchise owners and the BCCI—one of the wealthiest sports governing bodies—are not a limiting factor, selecting a venue in Saudi Arabia has proven to be more challenging than anticipated.
Reports indicate that the expenses in Saudi Arabia are significantly higher than those in Dubai, where the last auction took place in December 2023.
Why was London considered but dismissed?
The BCCI initially considered London as a potential site for the auction; however, concerns about the chilly weather during this time of year led them to discard this option.
Currently, the focus is on finding a venue capable of hosting the two-day event, which will accommodate the extensive IPL entourage, including representatives from all ten franchises and two major broadcasters, Jio and Disney Star.
What are the retention rules for IPL 2025?
Just a week ago, the IPL Governing Council announced the retention rules for the upcoming mega auction. Each franchise can retain up to six players, including one uncapped Indian player, while the other five can be either domestic or foreign players.
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The Right to Match (RTM) cards have also made a return, giving teams a strategic advantage in retaining key players.
The retention fee structure stipulates that the first three retained players will incur fees of INR 18 crores, INR 14 crores, and INR 11 crores, while the next two will be INR 18 crores and INR 14 crores, respectively.
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