BCCI keeps franchises in dark as release of IPL retention rules likely to face further delay

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, a mega auction will be held and all 10 franchises have started their plans for the important event. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is still keeping them in the dark as they are yet to get confirmation on the player retention rules. 

There were earlier reports that the BCCI would release the IPL retention rules in August. However, even after the deadline, the board has not given any clarification in this regard. Meanwhile, as per the latest update from Cricbuzz, there may be an additional delay from the board in rolling out the rules. 

The report reveals that word is circulating among IPL franchise owners and officials that the BCCI will postpone the announcement till the end of this month. If reports are to be believed, the board might be waiting to announce the details after its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 29 in Bengaluru. However, there has been no formal communication regarding the delay.

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RTM card likely to be brought back

While some franchises want eight retention, others who want a complete overhaul of their squad want fewer retention. However, there are speculations that the BCCI could make it five retentions with 3 RTM (Right To Match) for the IPL 2025 auction.  

It is learned that franchises will have time till November 15 to finalise retention decisions. As in the previous edition, the auction is likely to be held in December. The trade window is expected to remain open until seven days before the auction date.

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BCCI believed to consider retired players as uncapped players

Another update from the Cricbuzz report is that the BCCI is considering classifying the retired players as uncapped players. Franchises like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have requested the board to bring back the old rule. This was mainly to include former India captain MS Dhoni in the uncapped player category.