Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid shared insights into the team’s strategy behind retaining six key players ahead of the upcoming mega auction. Dravid emphasized that retaining a core group provides stability, which can be crucial in a long tournament like the IPL. Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are the only teams to have […]

As the anticipation builds for the IPL 2025 season, each franchise has made strategic decisions on which players will continue to wear their jerseys. These decisions weren’t made lightly; the dynamics of the retention process involved complex calculations around team needs, player form, and budget constraints. Teams faced the delicate task of balancing loyalty to […]

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) gears up for its next mega-auction, the potential return of the Right-to-Match (RTM) card is a hot topic. This rule, which allows franchises to retain a player who was released by matching the highest bid received during the auction, is under scrutiny. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his […]

Charismatic captain of CSK, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, led the team until the eve of IPL 2024, when he handed over the reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad. CSK had a poor season and failed to make it to the playoffs. However, Dhoni’s star power ensured that people continued flocking to stadiums across the country to catch a […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to meet the owners of Indian Premier League teams at its headquarters in Mumbai. This will decide all important things, including the retentions to be allowed of the players by each of the existing teams for the next season. As of now, this team of […]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 recently concluded with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) securing their third title in the tournament’s history. As the dust settles, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is gearing up for the 2025 auctions, maintaining its stance on the 3+1 retention policy. Reports indicate that the franchises are […]

As the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) unfolds its drama on the cricketing stage, attention has already turned towards the future, particularly the anticipated mega auction slated for the 2025 season. Among the pivotal topics up for discussion is the potential expansion of player retention quotas, a move poised to bolster team […]

The approaching IPL 2024 auction has set the cricketing fraternity abuzz with speculations and strategic planning. In the lead-up to the auction, franchises have unveiled their retained and released player lists, with surprises and expected moves creating anticipation. Among the teams seeking their maiden IPL triumph, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remains a prominent contender, boasting […]