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IPL 2025 Retention rules explained

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1. A maximum of 6 players can be retained (via retention or RTM)

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2. A maximum of 5 capped players can be retained (Indian and Overseas)

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3. The auction purse for each team will start at ₹120 crore

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4. Teams can retain a maximum of 2 uncapped players

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5. A capped Indian player will be considered uncapped if they have not played an international match or been part of the BCCI Central Contract list in the past 5 years (applies only to Indian players)

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6. The Impact Player rule will continue for the 2025-2027 seasons

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7. Players unavailable after auction selection without a valid reason will face a 2-season ban from the league

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8. Overseas players must register for the big auction, or they will be ineligible the following year

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IPL 2025: 4 legends who might play as uncapped players

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