New Delhi: With the October deadline approaching for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their player retention list for the upcoming season, the teams are facing confusion over the new player regulations issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Most of the franchises of IPL are uncertain about the retention rules.
According to a report in Times of India, it has been confirmed that the franchises have approached the Indian cricket board to seek clarifications regarding the same. The Player Regulations 2025-27 specify Rs 75 crore retention deduction for each team, regardless of the total money paid to retained players.
As per the guidelines, the prices for the retained players have been set at Rs 18 crore for Player 1, Rs 14 crore for Player 2, Rs 11 crore for Player 3, Rs 18 crore for Player 4 and Rs 14 crore for Player 5. The price of an uncapped player has been listed at Rs 4 crore. In addition, franchises can retain a maximum of six players and use RTM cards for an equal number, with the flexibility to choose their combination of retentions and RTMs.
Here are the issues for which franchises need clarification
Salary cap deduction
The main issues which exists is that Rs 75 crore deduction from the franchise salary cap, which applies regardless of the number of retained players. Franchise officials are asking whether this entire amount would still be deducted if a team retains fewer than five players, or if they opt to retain only one player.
Price Tag flexibility
The present retention price structure lists Rs 18 crore, Rs 14 crore, and Rs 11 crore for player retentions, but the teams are not clear if they are allowed to assign these amounts as per their wish. Do the franchises have the flexibility to determine their own player pricing within or beyond these figures, which have been set by BCCI.
Retention/RTM Guidelines
There is lack of clarity on how the 18, 14 and 11 crore figures apply to various retention or RTM combinations. Few franchises are questioning if these markers are just suggested amounts or if they are mandatory amounts to be used for retained players.
Detailed Documentation
At last, team representatives have expressed their concerns over insufficient details provided in the regulations that have been laid down. They are urging the BCCI to release a more detailed explanation of the retention policies.
Most of the franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are uncertain about the retention rules and seek clarity from the BCCI. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
