IPL 2025 Retention Drama: Star Players Eye Auction Amid New Rules

The introduction of the Right to Match rule has led to high-profile negotiations and potential player movements ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.

Star players, particularly overseas, are exploring their market value due to the new Right to Match (RTM) rule, leading some to consider not being retained by their current franchises.
The RTM rule allows franchises to make a final bid for players in the auction, potentially increasing their market value beyond the set retention slabs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad plans to retain Heinrich Klaasen for INR 23 crore, significantly above the highest retention slab, reflecting the impact of the RTM rule.
Pat Cummins and Abhishek Sharma are also key retentions for SRH, with plans to secure them for INR 18 crore and INR 14 crore, respectively.
The IPL 2025 auction may be hosted outside India, with Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Vienna as potential locations.