📰 IPL 2025 Auction Set for December 10, Player Retentions by November 15 🏏💸
- MediaFx

- Oct 10
- 1 min read
TL;DR:The IPL 2025 mini-auction is expected to take place around December 10, while all 10 franchises must submit their player retention lists by November 15, according to latest reports. 📅 The countdown to another high-stakes cricket season begins!

What Happened?
The BCCI has reportedly informed franchises about the tentative dates.
Unlike last year’s mega reshuffle, this auction will be a mini version, but could still see some big moves with multiple stars likely to be released for fresh balance.
Venues are being considered in Mumbai or Ahmedabad, depending on broadcaster and logistics availability.
Flashback / Context
IPL 2024 ended with Kolkata Knight Riders lifting the trophy under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy. 🏆
Major players like Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson are expected to remain core retentions.
However, several expensive foreign signings may go under the hammer again to free up purse space.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains: Younger Indian players and uncapped talent — more openings as teams shuffle rosters. 🌟
Losses: Underperforming stars with high salaries could face release.
Fans: Get another dose of off-season drama, trade rumours, and team rebuild excitement.
People’s Angle
For Indian cricket fans, November to December is festival season — not for lights, but for bids, surprises, and franchise mind games. 🔥
MediaFx Take
The IPL isn’t just cricket — it’s India’s biggest talent market. 🏏 Every mini-auction is a reminder that in this sport, strategy sells as much as skill.













































