The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended invitations to the owners of all 10 IPL teams for a casual gathering scheduled in Ahmedabad on April 16. Discussions during the meeting may revolve around potential adjustments to the auction purse for franchises and player retention policies. This gathering will coincide with the match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Potential changes in auction purse and player retention

BCCI said, “The IPL owners have been invited for an informal meeting. There is no set agenda. Since IPL will be into its second month, it will be a good time for all stake-holders to get together.” 

Key points for deliberation could encompass preparations for the upcoming mega auction later this year, including considerations regarding player retention and the possibility of augmenting the auction purse, currently set at Rs 100 crore. Among the notable attendees expected at the meeting are BCCI secretary Jay Shah, president Roger Binny, and IPL chairman Arun Dhumal.

Presently, teams are permitted to retain up to four players prior to each mega auction, which occurs once every three years. The last mega auction took place in 2022, with the subsequent one slated for 2025 ahead of the league’s 2025 edition.

IPL schedule and election dates are creating challenges

The IPL, spanning over two months, commenced on March 22 and is set to conclude with the final match in Chennai on May 26. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator are scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad on May 21 and May 22, while the Qualifier will take place in Chennai on May 24.

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The BCCI initially disclosed the schedule for the first two weeks of matches before unveiling the complete lineup last week, after the dates for the general elections were announced. The seven-phase elections are scheduled to commence on April 19, coinciding with the IPL season.