The first season of IPL was held in 2008, this time the 18th season is to be held. How many players will be retained in the mega auction this time? A decision can be taken on this in the next 24 hours.
Preparations for IPL 2025 are in full swing. This time the auction is to be held. Nothing has been clear about it so far. Meanwhile, a big update has come on the retention policy. Big news is expected to come out regarding the retention rules in the next 24 hours, as the Governing Council is going to meet today. It is believed that the retention rules can be announced in the next 24 hours or today (Saturday) itself.
Cricbuzz reported in its report that the Governing Council meeting of IPL will be held on Saturday (September 28) at 11:30 am at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bengaluru. This meeting has been called suddenly. Notices were issued for its meeting on Friday evening itself. However, it is believed that the decision on retention will be made public after the General Body meeting to be held in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Decisions can be taken on these issues in the meeting
Apart from the number of players to be retained, the date and venue of the mega-auction is also to be decided in the Governing Council meeting. It is being said that the mega auction can be held at the end of November this year. The auction can be held in a Gulf country. Saudi Arabia is also interested in hosting the auction, and if the Governing Council agrees, it can also be held in Riyadh.
Meeting has been held with team owners
In fact, the BCCI had a meeting with the IPL team owners in late July, in which many matters related to the league including retention were discussed. The feedback of the team owners was also taken in that meeting, after which the market of discussions regarding retention is hot. Various speculations are being made.
