Wed Oct 30 22:28:54 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Key Changes and Retention Deadline Looms

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for its mega auction ahead of the 2025 season, with franchises set to announce their retained players by October 31st. The auction promises significant moves, fueled by new rules and a heightened sense of anticipation.

**Key Changes:**

* **Increased Purse:** Franchises have a ₹120 crore purse, a 20% increase from last year.
* **Base Retention Values:** Uncapped players cost ₹4 crore, while internationals cost a tiered amount, starting at ₹18 crore for the first player retained.
* **Return of the Uncapped Rule:** Players who haven’t played international cricket for five years can be retained as uncapped, potentially allowing for veteran players like MS Dhoni to be retained for a lower price.
* **Enhanced Right-to-Match (RTM) Card:** Franchises can use the RTM card to match bids for players they didn’t initially retain, but now there’s an added twist: the team that made the initial bid can raise it, forcing the RTM team to match that higher amount.

**Retention Deadline:**

* Teams have until 5 pm IST on October 31st to submit their retention lists.
* Jio Cinema will broadcast a special show starting at 4.30 pm IST, highlighting the key retentions.

**Important Points:**

* Franchises can retain up to six players, with no limit on overseas players.
* They can retain a maximum of five capped internationals and two uncapped players.

With the deadline fast approaching, expect a flurry of announcements as IPL franchises strategize their squad compositions for the upcoming mega auction, potentially shaping the landscape of the league for years to come.

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