Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 14, 2024, 07:00 AM
IPL 2025: The IPL 2025 mega auction is going to be a big event for cricket lovers and franchises, which everyone is eagerly waiting for. This auction can take place in the last week of November or the first week of December. However, the BCCI has not yet made any official announcement regarding its date and venue. But according to sources, the BCCI is planning to conduct this auction in a new and exciting location.Where will the IPL 2025 auction be held?It is not yet decided where the IPL 2025 mega auction will be held, but earlier the names of London and Saudi Arabia were in discussion for this event. Now, according to a recent report by Cricbuzz, Singapore has also been included as a possible venue for this auction. BCCI and IPL officials are currently considering various options, and a final decision is expected to be taken soon.Last year, the IPL 2024 auction was successfully held in Dubai, and this time too the auction is expected to be held outside India. Saudi Arabia and Singapore are among the possible venues, one of which may be finalized. Franchises will be informed about this soon so that they can make visa and travel arrangements for their representatives.Retention rules: What are the special things?The BCCI has also recently announced the retention rules for IPL 2025, in which this time all the franchises have been allowed to retain a total of 6 players from their existing squads. Out of these, 5 players (Indian and foreign) can be capped, while the number of uncapped players can be a maximum of 2.According to reports, the franchises will have to submit the list of their retained players by October 31, 2024. This means that the IPL teams will decide their key players by the end of October, with whom they will move forward in the upcoming season. The deadline has been set till 5 pm, and in the meantime the franchises will finalize their strategy and plans.Selection of capped and uncapped playersThe BCCI has also clarified that if a player makes his international debut before October 31, 2024, he will be considered a capped player. This will increase clarity in the selection of players for the franchises, and they will be able to prepare their teams with the right balance. This rule ensures that new talented players also get a chance to make their mark and the franchises are ready to include them.ConclusionThe IPL 2025 mega auction will be a big event, in which the fate of many players will be decided. There is still suspense about the venue, but it is certain that the BCCI is making full preparations to make it a special event. The retention rules have made this auction even more exciting, where teams will try to make the best combination according to their strategy. Soon the date and venue of the auction will be officially announced, after which the eyes of the cricket world will be fixed on this big event.