In a significant development, the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) governing council is set to approve a revolutionary plan for the 2025 season, allowing teams to retain up to five players and utilize one right-to-match (RTM) card in the auction.

One of the most eagerly anticipated decisions is the retention policy for IPL teams. Sources suggest that the council is considering allowing franchises to retain 5–6 players ahead of the mega auction

ESPNcricinfo has learned that the IPL is most likely looking at approving this option as soon as it finalises the retention rules ahead of the mega auction for the 2025 season

Key pointers on IPL player retention and regulation ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. Indian cricketers who had retired from international cricket at least 5 years before the relevant season will be categorized as uncapped players.

Find everything you want to know about the IPL 2025 auction players' retention rules and the meaning of the Right to Match (RTM) card here.

BCCI has unveiled IPL 2025 retention rules, increasing the franchise purse from 100 crore to 120 crore. Key changes include the return of the uncapped player rule, reintroduction of the Right to Match option,

The BCCI has made a big change to the use of the Right to Match (RTM) card at the IPL 2205 mega-auction. Now a team which buys a player can increase his price even if he is sold for the first time. here,

Each of the 10 IPL franchises is allowed to retain up to six players, without any restrictions on nationality, including one uncapped player, in preparation for the 2025 player auction scheduled for later this year.

Governing Council on Saturday announced the IPL player regulation 2025-27. Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the rules hold extra significance. All 10 franchises will be allowed to retain upto six players before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction.