BCCI Set to Announce IPL 2025 Retention Rules on Saturday
BCCI Set to Announce IPL 2025 Retention Rules on Saturday
The Board of Control for cricket in india (BCCI) is expected to announce the retention rules for the 2025 indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, september 28. According to reports from Cricbuzz, the IPL Governing Council will convene in Bengaluru, with the announcement anticipated within the next 24 hours.
The meeting is scheduled for 11:30 AM at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bengaluru. While there is no official confirmation regarding the number of players each team can retain, speculation suggests it could range from 2 to 8, with a likely middle ground of 5-6 players, including the Right to Match (RTM) option.
In addition to retention numbers, the Governing Council is expected to discuss the date and location for the IPL 2025 mega-auction. Reports indicate that saudi arabia is keen to host the auction, potentially in Riyadh, which could take place at the end of November. The 2024 IPL auction was held at Coca-Cola Arena in dubai on december 19, 2024.
Will ms dhoni Play in IPL 2025?
Former indian captain ms dhoni, who retired from international cricket in august 2020, participated in the 2024 IPL but stepped down from captaincy, handing over the role to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Following the conclusion of IPL 2024, there are uncertainties regarding Dhoni's availability for the next season, leaving fans wondering if he will return to play in the league again.
Additionally, there are questions about Rohit Sharma's future with the mumbai Indians, a franchise he has been with since IPL 2011. It remains to be seen whether he will be retained ahead of the mega auctions for IPL 2025.