The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may delay the much-anticipated announcement of IPL player retention rules, leaving franchise owners and officials speculating about its release. The retention policy, which is expected to influence the upcoming IPL auction, was originally slated for an earlier announcement but may now be postponed until after the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 29.

Delay in retention policy raises questions

Rumors have been circulating that the release of IPL's retention regulations will be pushed further. According to franchise owners, the BCCI could hold off until the end of September or longer. Though the AGM and IPL policies are unrelated, there’s speculation that the announcement might coincide with or follow the AGM. Despite earlier hints from BCCI officials that the retention policy would be revealed before the end of August, the timeline has shifted, leaving team executives frustrated.

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Franchises eye retentions amid uncertainty

While the delay in announcing the retention policy causes uncertainty, franchises are moving forward with their plans. Teams may have until November 15 to decide their retentions, regardless of the policy announcement date. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are expected to retain MS Dhoni, even with the policy’s potential limitation to two retentions. Additionally, BCCI’s decision to classify retired international players as uncapped might impact players like Sunil Narine, further influencing franchise strategies in the upcoming auction.