The IPL Governing Council has officially announced the retention policy for the 2025 season, allowing teams to retain a maximum of 5 players while also providing one Right to Match (RTM) option. The total purse for each franchise is set at ₹120 crore, with ₹75 crore allocated for retentions.
One notable aspect of the policy is that there is no limitation on the number of Indian or overseas players a team can retain. Teams are expected to finalize their retentions ahead of the 2025 IPL auction, which is anticipated to bring significant changes to team rosters.
The retention system is crucial for teams to maintain their core players while also strategizing for the auction. With a strong purse of ₹120 crore, franchises will have to balance their spending between retention costs and auction bids. The IPL 2025 auction is expected to be highly competitive, with franchises fighting to secure the best talents in world cricket.
Fans and analysts alike are eagerly waiting to see how teams use their retention cards and which players will be held back for the next season.
