Will BCCI Continue With 3-1 Retention Rule In IPL 2025?

BCCI hasn't finalised the retention rule for the upcoming IPL season.

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Many players will feature at a mega auction ahead of the 2025 edition.

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Several franchises want the existing 3-1 (3 retentions and 1 RTM card) rule to persist.

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They feel that less retention will make the auction more interesting.

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Teams, in general, prefer to keep their core intact by retaining more players.

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Regular switch of players won’t let IPL franchises get a loyal fan base.

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An official opposed the concept– “We can’t compare IPL fan bases to EPL clubs.”

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KKR CEO Venky Mysore reckons 8 RTM cards will increase the buy-back possibility.

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Meanwhile, franchises investing in youngsters want more retention options.

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The BCCI officials are expected to meet with the IPL team owners soon to address the topic.

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