The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council is expected to announce new retention rules soon as they meet today. The meeting, scheduled for Saturday (September 28) at 6:30 PM at the new National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, could lead to a formal decision within 24 hours.
The decision to hold the meeting was last-minute, with notices sent to members just the previous evening. The retention policy discussion is a key agenda item, but there is a possibility that any major decisions may be presented to the general body, which will meet in Bengaluru on Sunday before they are made public.
Alongside retention policies, the Governing Council is also expected to discuss the timing and venue of the mega-auction. While November is the expected month for the auction, there is speculation it may be held in a Gulf city, with Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh as a potential host if approved by the council.
There is ongoing speculation regarding the number of player retentions allowed, ranging from 2 to 8. The BCCI is considering a middle-ground approach, likely allowing 5-6 retentions, including the Right to Match (RTM) option.
A meeting between BCCI officials and IPL team owners took place in late July to gather feedback on retention rules and other league matters.