The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is to be held on the third or fourth week of November 2024, as per a report from Cricbuzz. This season, it was announced that the auction is going to be carried out in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) just like the IPL 2024 auction .
Key Information On IPL 2025 Auction
Auction Date: Expected to take place in the third or fourth week of November 2024.
Venue: According to the source, the auction might take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Time: The mega auction usually takes place between 1 PM and 3 PM IST for two days.
Live Telecast: The auction will be telecast live on Star Sports from India.
Live Streaming: Action will be streamed live on Jio Cinema.
What Franchises Should Lookout Before The Auction?
The teams need to focus on understanding player retention rules as the mega auction of IPL 2025 draws near. Since clarification on the rules may not come, In that case, franchises will have to prepare their strategies with certain uncertainty.
All players not retained by the teams would be released. Hence, planning the right rosters is crucial.
Changes In Coaching-Staffs
There have been some significant coaching changes happening in a few teams ahead of the mega auction:
Rajasthan Royals: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid will be appointed. Paras Mhambrey will be the bowling coach, and Vikram Rathour the batting coach for the team.
Punjab Kings: Ricky Ponting has been appointed by the franchise. The former head coach of Delhi Capitals will be seen from IPL 2025.
Delhi Capitals: The Franchise has entrusted Sourav Ganguly to look after more responsibilities as the Director of Cricket Operations.