What’s Going On with IPL 2025 Retention Rules?
The IPL 2025 season is approaching, and excitement is brewing! But wait—there’s some confusion in the air. IPL franchises are scratching their heads over the latest retention rules set by the BCCI. Why? Because the guidelines seem to be, well, a little foggy. With the deadline for submitting retention lists looming on October 31, teams are urgently seeking some clarity.
So, What’s the Confusion About?
At the center of this confusion are the rules about how much money can be spent on retaining players. According to a report from the Times of India, the BCCI’s Player Regulations for 2025-27 outline the following player retention prices: ₹18 crore, ₹14 crore, ₹11 crore, ₹18 crore, and ₹14 crore. There’s also mention of a total retention deduction of ₹75 crore, regardless of how much money is actually spent on these players. But what does this all mean for the teams?
The Big Questions from Franchises
- Will ₹75 crore be deducted even if a team retains just one player?
- Can teams set their own prices for retained players?
- What happens if the total value of retentions goes beyond ₹75 crore?
- Why are specific price markers mentioned if teams can choose their own prices?
Franchises are Baffled!
Here’s what a franchise official had to say: “We’re just as confused as everyone else. Does this mean we can retain players at any price? What’s the point of having price markers if we can set our own values? We need some serious clarification.”
It’s not just one or two teams feeling this way—many are unsure about how to proceed. The franchises have been given “pointers,” but what they really need is a comprehensive document, one that explains everything in detail.
What’s Next?
Teams are now waiting on the BCCI for a 30-40 page document that clears up all these retention and Right to Match (RTM) rule uncertainties. Until then, it seems like IPL franchises are left in the dark, unsure of how to approach this retention puzzle.
Are you as curious as the teams are about how this will play out? Stay tuned for updates as we wait for the BCCI to shed light on these confusing IPL 2025 retention rules!
