The board has kept team owners happy, and yet ensured the competitiveness and profile of the mega auction is not hampered

The BCCI finally confirmed the retention rules for the franchises ahead of the mega auction later this year. Franchises have been allowed to retain up to six players with at least one of them to be uncapped.

After the retention policy was introduced, all the teams started their preparations and are currently busy sorting out for the names of the players to be retained.

The Baroda all-rounder quipped that IPL is getting “stronger”. “Last two years I kept talking abt this. it’s Great to see the decision taken by BCCI! Players who declare unavailability after being picked in the auction will now face a two-year ban.

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathal lavished praise on BCCI for the new Indian Premier League two-year ban rule ahead of the upcoming mega auction.

Bengaluru: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that overseas players who pull out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being bought at the auction will be banned for two years.