Here are the rules of IPL Mega Auction 2025 with answers to FAQs like player categories, base price, retention policies, Right to Match (RTM), salary cap, and more.

As the retention rules were announced by the BCCI for the upcoming mega-auction, the slabs for retaining players was also revised. With a maximum of six players allowed to be retained or RTM's being brought into the thick of things, the numbers were shaken up.

From new retention rules to reintroduction of the RTM option, here’s an explainer on all you need to know about the new player regulations ahead of the mega auction, set to be held later this year.

Find everything you want to know about the IPL 2025 auction players' retention rules and the meaning of the Right to Match (RTM) card here.

The board has kept team owners happy, and yet ensured the competitiveness and profile of the mega auction is not hampered

The retention rules for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 have recently been unveiled, leading franchises to strategize on player retention. Each team can retain a maximum of six players from their existing squad,

The IPL Governing Council finally announced the player retention policy for IPL teams. A number of additions and amendments have been made and all eyes will be on CSK. Will the five-time IPL champions retain MS Dhoni ahead of the IPL mega auction this year?

Mumbai: Ahead of the IPL mega auction, each team can retain a maximum of 5 players. One player can also be acquired through Right to Match (RTM). That is, a team can retain six players. The biggest feature is that there is no difference between foreign stars and Indian stars.

Governing Council (GC) released the new rules regarding the retention policies ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, which is likely to be held around the later stages of November, 2024. With the mega action time nearing,

Over the last couple of seasons though, Dhoni has been giving away responsibilities to other players as the news around his retirement makes rounds.