IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Franchises can keep 3-4 players – Arun Dhumal

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed the same and also said that franchises could retain only 3-4 players and the rest would have to be bought at auction.

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Mumbai: With IPL 2024 just around the corner, plans for the next season are already taking shape. Looks like 2025 will be big in terms of IPL and all franchises as a mega auction is going to happen. In an interview with Sportsstar, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed that and also said that franchises could retain only a maximum of 3-4 players and the rest would have to be bought at auction.

“We will definitely have a mega auction, where you can choose three or four players and then you have a new team. That makes it more interesting and that format will continue,” said Arun Dhumal.

“Hopefully the mega auction will be as big and good as we have had before as newer talents come in who are not from India and other countries. Teams like Afghanistan have also benefited as they were able to showcase their talent,” he added.

The mega auction is sure to help many players, not just domestic stars – in some cases even international cricketers. The mega auction will also help fans understand whether MS Dhoni will continue or not.

As the 17th edition of the IPL approached, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. For Dhoni, it was more than just a tournament; it was a chance to say goodbye to the league that had been his home for more than a decade. And as he prepared to take the field for what could possibly be his last dance in the IPL, the people of Chennai stood firmly behind their captain, ready to cheer him on every step of the way.

Meanwhile, IPL 2024 will start in less than a fortnight. In the opener, defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore. The competition will take place on March 22 at the iconic MA. Chinnaswamy Stadium.