Overview
- Multiple reports point to New Delhi and a Nov. 26–27 window, with teams briefed informally, though the BCCI has not issued formal confirmation.
- Franchises may keep up to five players within limits of three capped Indians, two overseas players, and two uncapped Indians.
- Retention charges of INR 3.5 crore, 2.5 crore, 1.75 crore, 1 crore, and 50 lakh will be deducted from an INR 15 crore purse, totaling INR 9.25 crore if all five are retained.
- A Right-to-Match mechanism is set to debut, offering up to five RTMs that reduce one-for-one with the number of pre-auction retentions.
- Retention lists are due Nov. 5, auction-pool submissions follow on Nov. 7, player registration closes Nov. 18 with a final list expected Nov. 20, and the auction is expected to conclude in a single day given the five-team field.