Wed Oct 30 02:27:42 UTC 2024: ## IPL Teams Face Deadline to Announce Player Retention Ahead of 2025 Mega Auction

With the excitement for the IPL 2025 season building, fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming mega auction scheduled for November. Ahead of this event, all eight IPL franchises are facing a crucial deadline: **Thursday, October 31st, at 5 PM IST**. By this time, they must finalize and announce their list of retained players.

This deadline marks the start of a crucial phase for the IPL. Teams will be able to retain up to six players, including a maximum of five capped players and two uncapped players. This retention process will shape the landscape of the upcoming auction, as released players become available for other franchises to bid on.

Fans can stay tuned to see which players will be retained by their favorite teams. The live telecast and live streaming of these announcements will be available on Star Sports Network and Jio Cinema, respectively, starting at 4:30 PM IST.

This sixth IPL mega auction, occurring just three years after the last one, promises to be a thrilling event. The upcoming days will be filled with anticipation and speculation as franchises finalize their retention strategies, leaving fans to ponder who will remain and who will be available for bidding in November.

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