From new retention rules to reintroduction of the RTM option, here’s an explainer on all you need to know about the new player regulations ahead of the mega auction, set to be held later this year.

The board has kept team owners happy, and yet ensured the competitiveness and profile of the mega auction is not hampered

The IPL 2025 retention rules allow franchises to retain a maximum of six players, including the RTM card, with a deduction of up to Rs 75 crore from the Rs 120 crore purse.

Each franchise can retain a maximum of six players through retentions and the Right To Match (RTM) option. Teams are free to use as many retentions and RTMs under this limit with the restriction of a maximum of five capped players (Indian and overseas) and a maximum of two uncapped players.

Governing Council (GC) released the new rules regarding the retention policies ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, which is likely to be held around the later stages of November, 2024. With the mega action time nearing,

Mumbai: Ahead of the IPL mega auction, each team can retain a maximum of 5 players. One player can also be acquired through Right to Match (RTM). That is, a team can retain six players. The biggest feature is that there is no difference between foreign stars and Indian stars.

Over the last couple of seasons though, Dhoni has been giving away responsibilities to other players as the news around his retirement makes rounds.

BCCI have officially announced the Retention rules and Player Regulations for IPL 2025, and fans of Chennai Super Kings can be extremely delighted with the fact that a certain rule allows the franchise to retain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at a very low price.