IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Date, time, venue, and what to expect
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction approaches, franchises are busy finalizing their player retention strategies. The Delhi Capitals have reportedly drafted their retention list, with skipper Rishabh Pant expected to be their top pick. This move quells speculation about a potential transfer to Punjab Kings, where former coach Ricky Ponting is now at the helm. However, it’s important to note that nothing is officially confirmed yet.
Pant, a crucial all-format player for India, is currently earning INR 16 crore, a figure likely to rise under the new guidelines expected from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to a report from Cricbuzz, the wicketkeeper-batter’s retention reflects the franchise’s commitment to maintaining a strong core team.
Alongside Pant, the Capitals are poised to retain key players such as Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. On the overseas front, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs are also expected to stay with the franchise. Additionally, if the BCCI permits the retention of an uncapped player, wicketkeeper-batsman Abhishek Porel is anticipated to be secured as well.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Date, time, venue, and what to expect
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The BCCI had intended to release the retention rules by the end of August, but the announcement has faced delays. However, it is anticipated that the final guidelines will be issued soon, with the Right to Match likely included in this mega auction. There is also ongoing discussion regarding the application of a previous rule that classified retired international players as ‘uncapped players.’
As the countdown to the auction begins, the Delhi Capitals are positioning themselves strategically to maintain competitiveness in the league, ensuring they have a formidable lineup for the upcoming season.
