Ever wondered about the mysterious RTM card in IPL auctions? Well, wonder no more! RTM, or Right to Match, is a card that allows IPL teams to snag back a player who previously played for them in the highest bidding amount received during the auction. But here’s the catch: RTM is exclusively available during mega auctions, where teams have limited retention options.
So, what exactly is this RTM card? It’s like a golden ticket for current franchise owners to match the price of their former players sold in the auction and retain them at that price. But wait, there’s a limit! Each team can retain a maximum of five players in the auction. If they’ve already held onto some players pre-auction, they’ve got fewer RTMs up for grabs to complete their quota.
RTM comes into play during the auction process itself. If a team wants to retain a player, they need to match the highest bid for that player during the bidding war. If they succeed, voila! The player stays put in their squad.
So there you have it, the RTM card demystified! It’s all about teams playing their cards right to keep their favorite players in the fold.
