IPL 2025 Auction: Teams to Get Five Retentions, Right-to-Match Card

IPL 2025 Auction: Teams Likely to Get Five Retentions and Right-to-Match Card

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is considering allowing its ten franchises to retain up to five players each ahead of the 2025 auction, according to ESPNcricinfo. Additionally, teams will have the option to use one right-to-match card during the auction.

The IPL is expected to finalize the retention rules soon, ahead of the mega auction for the 2025 season. It is still unclear how many Indian players can be retained or if there will be a limit on overseas players. The retention slabs and overall purse have also not been confirmed, but it is believed to be around INR 115-120 crore.

The five-retention rule would provide teams with greater flexibility in building their squads. It would allow them to retain their core players and target specific players in the auction. The right-to-match card would give teams the opportunity to match the highest bid for a player they have released.

The IPL has been experimenting with different retention rules in recent years. In the 2022 auction, teams were allowed to retain four players. This was reduced to three in the 2023 auction. The five-retention rule would be the most generous retention policy in IPL history.

The IPL is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world. It attracts top players from around the globe and generates significant revenue. The 2025 auction is expected to be one of the most competitive in IPL history, with teams looking to build strong squads for the upcoming season.

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