IPL 2025: Cricket fans are buzzing with excitement for the IPL 2025 mega auction as they eagerly await the player retention announcements on October 31, 2024. This auction will change team rosters for the upcoming season, and everyone is curious to see which players will remain with their franchises. This year’s auction is particularly thrilling because several key players, who have become fan favorites, could be on the move. High-profile Indian players like Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer are in the spotlight.
Rohit Sharma recently stepped down as captain of the Mumbai Indians, raising questions about his future with the team. Rishabh Pant returned as the captain of Delhi Capitals after a break, winning over fans and adding tension to his retention situation. Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in helping Kolkata Knight Riders win their third IPL title last season, enhancing his reputation as a strong leader. Fans and analysts are eager to see what happens with these top players.
As the day progresses, fans can’t wait to find out the fate of their favorite players.
IPL 2025 Player Retentions: When to Watch?
The IPL 2025 Retentions will be held on Thursday (Oct 31) at 4 PM IST.
IPL 2025 Player Retentions: How to Watch?
You can catch the live broadcast on the Star Sports network.
IPL 2025 Player Retentions: Where can you stream it online?
The IPL 2025 Retentions will also be streamed live on JioCinema.
The IPL Governing Council has also introduced new retention rules. Teams can keep up to six players, with a maximum of five experienced players and two newcomers. Interestingly, players who haven’t played international cricket in the last five years can now be retained as newcomers, sparking rumors about MS Dhoni potentially staying with CSK.
Additionally, the auction purse has increased to ₹120 crore, and the salary cap is now ₹146 crore. This 20% increase gives teams more flexibility to either keep their star players or bring in new talent, making the competition even fiercer.