In 2025 mega auction RTM to return IPL franchises have until November 15 to confirm retentions
At the moment all the talk about the IPL 2025 season revolves around the mega auction and everything hinges upon it. Rumours have been floating. One day we hear Suryakumar Yadav might leave the Mumbai Indians. Another day, we get to know that KL Rahul won’t lead the Lucknow Super Giants and instead move back to his old franchise, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
About three months away from the mega auction, we’re yet to know what the rules regarding the IPL 2025 retention policy are. Until they are out, the speculations will continue.
The BCCI was initially planning to roll them out in July end, but it got shifted to August end, and now we’re hearing they’ll finally come in September end. Most likely after September 29, when the BCCI AGM (Annual General Meeting) takes place in Bengaluru.
However, the deadline for finalisation for retentions has been released. According to a report, November 15 will be the last date for the ten franchises to name the players they wish to retain ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. As has been the case for some time now, the auction will take place in December, but the date hasn’t been set yet.