Overview

• IPL governing council introduces stricter penalties for players withdrawing after the auction, including a two-season ban.
• New cap on foreign player earnings from mini auctions set to prevent strategic sign-ups and excessive payouts.
• Franchises face tough decisions on player retentions with the return of the right-to-match (RTM) option.
• MS Dhoni to take a significant pay cut under the new 'uncapped player' rule, facilitating his retention by Chennai Super Kings.
• Tensions in Indians' camp as they deliberate over retaining Rohit Sharma amid reports of dressing room discord.