IPL 2025: Player Retention becomes difficult as IPL Stars look to try out their luck in the market

New Delhi: The Mega Auction for IPL 2025 is due to start next month. However, the franchises are finding it difficult to retain their top superstars owing to the retention rules likely to be announced by BCCI on October 31st.

The report states that agents of several star players, particularly overseas, have been conducting discussions with other franchises, seeking to eke out the maximum market value for their clients. In such a case, they may not want to be retained and go against their original franchise’s wish. Moreover, the Right to Match (RTM) option has allowed players to want to test their market value and choose to not be retained, as per a report by Cricbuzz.

According to the RTM rules, franchises have several RTM cards which can allow players to open negotiations with other franchises to increase their base valuation. It will allow players to increase the market value of players who have been associated with a particular franchise for a long period. Moreover, with the retaining spots dwindling in number, there is a chance that many important players will go under the hammer in mouthwatering auctions coming up in the next month.

When will the Mega auction take place for IPL 2025?

According to the latest reports, the BCCI is scheduled to host the mega auction for IPL 2025 in the third or fourth weekend of November.

Where will the Mega Auction for IPL 2025 take place?

Insider reports have confirmed that like last year, this year also the Mega Auction is once again set to take place overseas and a location in the Middle East is likely. Earlier, during the 2024 IPL auction, the bidding took place for the first time outside India. Now, another Gulf city could be chosen this time around such as Doha or Abu Dhabi.