Overview

• The BCCI is expected to formally announce the IPL 2025 player retention rules, allowing teams to retain up to five players.
• The Right to Match (RTM) option, which allowed teams to re-sign released players by matching the highest bid, will be scrapped this year.
• Franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians are keen to retain their core players, including stars like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.
• Speculation surrounds MS Dhoni's future with CSK, as he has returned to India amid ongoing discussions about his potential retention.
• The mega auction is anticipated to take place at the end of November or early December, with official rules expected to be released soon.