The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in talks to host the IPL 2025 mega auction outside of India, with possible venues including London or the UAE. This marks the second time the auction might be held internationally, following last year’s event in Dubai.
The BCCI is pushing to complete the IPL 2025 mega auction before Jay Shah takes over as ICC Chairman on December 1, 2024. Reports suggest the auction could take place in the third or fourth week of November, with discussions ongoing with IPL franchises about the timing and venue.
According to sources, IPL retention rules are expected to be announced by the end of this month, giving franchises two months to finalize their strategies. Teams can reveal their retention picks until mid-November, ahead of the auction.
Several coaching roles are also making headlines. Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey, who worked with Rahul Dravid in the Indian national team, are in talks with IPL teams. Additionally, Ricky Ponting has been named the new head coach of Punjab Kings, and Munaf Patel is likely to take up a coaching role ahead of IPL 2025.
The BCCI’s effort to host the IPL 2025 auction abroad reflects its ambition to make the event more global while ensuring all preparations are complete before Jay Shah’s ICC tenure begins. Fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement regarding the venue.
